The Tessera Group is a grouping of brands delivering products and services throughout production facilities, headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. Our business units combine design, fabrication, integration, sales, service, parts and consumables to deliver exceptional value to our partners across multiple industries. Our groups combine over 100 years of experience in the Food, Pharmaceutical, Automotive and General Manufacturing sectors.
We are seeking a dynamic professional to join our team as an Accounting Assistant. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will be responsible for supporting the finance and accounting operations. The ideal candidate will have experience with accounting principles and a willingness to learn and grow their accounting career. Strong attention to detail as well as the ability to work accurately and efficiently will be key ingredients to success in this role.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
- Manage accounts payable, prepare and send invoices to customers and pay supplier invoices in a timely manner
- Maintain accounts receivable files and records, collect and monitor outstanding balances to ensure each account is paid on time and in full
- Assist in month-end/quarter-end/year-end financial reporting
- Issue financial statements and provide job costing
- Verify and reconcile bank transactions and complete deposits
- Enter and maintain financial data in Excel and other accounting software; maintain an orderly accounting filing system
- Provide financial information and reports to manager and finance team
- Assist with other duties as assigned including answering the phone, greeting visitors, monitoring and ordering office supplies and preparing shipments
Qualifications & Skills:
- College diploma/university degree in Accounting or Finance
- Approximately 5 years minimum of relevant experience in accounting
- CPA or working towards CPA an asset
- Experience with QuickBooks
- Strong attention to detail
- Organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work within a team environment and independently
- Proficiency with financial accounting software;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Compensation:
Tessera Group Inc. offers an engaging and rewarding workplace. We care about our team members and enjoy developing long-term work relationships. We offer a total compensation package that includes:
- Competitive wage
- Extended Health and Dental Benefits
- Group RRSP
- Continued training and development
- Work life balance
- Opportunities for advancement
Work Location:
This is an office-based role. The position is currently based out of our office in Scarborough, Ontario. We are in the process of building a brand-new facility in Port Perry, Ontario. Once the new building is complete, this role will move to Port Perry.
We appreciate your interest and thank you for applying.
Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please, no unsolicited resumes or phone inquiries from agencies, thank you.
Tessera Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply including women, Aboriginal Peoples, members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available at all stages of recruitment, selection, and employment.
If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources to make appropriate arrangements.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- This is an office-based role. The position is currently based out of our office in Scarborough, Ontario, but will move to our brand-new facility in Port Perry, Ontario in the near future. Do these office locations work for you?
Experience:
- Accounting: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
