Job Description
Accounting Bookkeeper & Office Assistant
Promises Accounting, based in Mississauga, Ontario, along with its partners, has provided intelligent leadership and aggressive services at competitive fees to clients since 2008. It has delivered accounting services and tax solutions for a variety of businesses, including manufacturers, franchisors, service companies, health providers, restaurants, professional practices, construction companies, and other businesses, to achieve their financial goals. From every cash flow, payroll, profit, to taxation, Promises Accounting makes sure that every client is served by expertise with unique and close personal and professional insight into the issues they face every day. We pride ourselves in the long-term relationships we have developed with our clients based on our track record of exceeding expectations. Over the last decade, Promises Accounting has successfully built its presence in the accounting field along with its affiliates and partners locally.
With the increasing demand for accounting services, the industry is expected to continue to grow in the coming years. We are now seeking an accounting bookkeeper & office assistant on a full-time basis, with the vision, experience and energy to support our team with professional services for our new and loyal clients.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
-Accounting Bookkeeping:
· Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems.
· Prepare entry and reconciliation of monthly and yearly bookkeeping assignments including but not limited to payables, receivables, bank statements, credit card statements and journal entries.
· Post journal entries and reconcile accounts, prepare trial balance of books, maintain general ledgers and prepare payrolls and financial statements.
· Prepare and file monthly and quarterly tax remittances including GST/HST, source deductions, WSIB, etc.
· Develop system to account for financial transactions and define bookkeeping policies and procedures.
· Prepare financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
· Prepare tax returns and perform other personal bookkeeping services.
· Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports.
-Office Administration Assistance:
· Prepare, key in, edit and proofread correspondence, invoices, presentations, reports and related materials.
· Open and distribute incoming regular and electronic mail and other material and coordinate the flow of information internally and externally.
· Schedule and confirm appointments and meetings.
· Order office supplies and maintain inventory.
· Answer telephone and electronic enquiries and relay telephone calls and messages.
· Set up and maintain manual and computerized information filing systems.
· Determine and establish office procedures.
· All other duties/responsibilities as required, assisting the professional accounting as required.
Key Competencies & Requirements:
· Completion of college diploma or advanced degree in accounting, administration, finance or other discipline and/or experience related to the provided accounting services is required.
· Minimum of one year of experience in an accounting or bookkeeping position.
· Minimum of one year of experience in an office administration role may be advantageous.
· Experience in accounting or bookkeeping services at intensive accounting firm will be an asset.
· Strict attention to detail in technical specifications and written communication.
· Performance driven, fast paced and energetic.
· Superior communication and interpersonal skills with staff and clients.
· Strong in math and accounting, keyboard and data entry skills.
· Highly alert and structured thought process and demonstrating problem solving skills.
· High organizational skills, time management and analytical skills.
· Competent with QuickBooks Accounting, QuickBooks Online, Sage and Microsoft Suite.
· Strong capacity in identifying issues and errors, investigating discrepancies, and developing resolutions.
· Perform and demand excellence in quality of work.
· Flexible and able to multitask and complete tasks with minimal or no supervision.
Work Location:
1055 Canadian Place, Unit 114, 2nd Floor, Mississauga, ON, Canada, L4W 0C2
Compensation and Benefits:
$25.00 - $30.00 per hour depending on qualification and experience.
Terms of Employment:
Full Time, Permanent.
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 9:00AM to 5:00PM.
How to Apply:
Please apply by email to hiring@mtpromises.com; NO phone call or NO in person.
We wish to thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position. However, only the candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
No unsolicited agency referrals or phone calls please.