Overview
A great opportunity to join a busy small business and become an integral part of a small team. We are a door and hardware distributor, specializing in high-end residential projects and unique commercial projects with a focus on customer service. Ideal for a recent graduate of an Accounting College Diploma, this role offers the chance to develop your accounting skills and demonstrate your excellent communication, organizational and multi-tasking skills in a small but busy office. A self-starter with a “get things done” attitude, the candidate would have excellent written and verbal communication skills and familiarity with Quickbooks Online or similar SME accounting software.
Responsibilities
- Ownership of daily accounting entries, AR and AP functions
- Ensure the strict confidentiality and privacy of financial records as they relate to the organization, its customers, vendors and employees
- Receive product in accounting software
- 3-way match Vendor Invoices with Packing Slips and POs, verify pricing accuracy, obtain approval for variances and non-standard charges/expenses
- Accurately enter Vendor Invoices into accounting system
- Reconcile Vendor Account Statements to accounting system and follow up for missing invoices
- Ensure Accounts Payable are paid in a timely manner by reviewing AP listing on a weekly basis, recommending payments for approval, and preparing EFT/ACH payments.
- Process Visa, MasterCard and Debit payments from customers and post to accounting system
- Complete daily/weekly deposits, including posting receipts to accounting system
- Create customer invoices as instructed
- Maintain filing
- Generate Aged A/R and A/P reports and verify with invoices on hand
- Send customer Statements and follow-up with customers for timely payment of accounts
- Post miscellaneous payments to accounting system (gas, supplies etc.)
- Generation of miscellaneous customer and vendor reports
- Assist with creation of POs
- Assist with product receiving and tagging
- Answer phones and direct calls
- Manage calendars
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Diploma in Accounting or relevant real-world experience
- Experience or training in QuickBooks, Simply Accounting or similar accounting software
- Strong ethics and integrity
- Positive, outgoing, helpful, team-player with a “can do” attitude
- Strong organizational, multitasking, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent command of the English language, verbal and written communication skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and as a team
- Ability to adapt to changes and handle moderate amounts of stress
- Ability to assess situations and provide solutions (critical thinking)
- Moderate Excel and Word skills
Opportunities
- Identifying opportunities for efficiencies and streamlining processes
- Event planning and coordination
- Other projects as assigned
Salary
Competitive remuneration offered based on relevant education and work experience. Individual and company performance-based bonus.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $35,000.00-$45,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Experience:
- Accounting: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (fluent) (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2024-12-02
