Job Overview
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to play a key role within our fast growing company located in Toronto. This role is perfect for a detail oriented, results driven individual who can dive right into an independent accounting role.

Main Job Duties:

Monitor accounts for non-payment and delayed payment
Contact customers to follow up on outstanding invoices and resolve payment issues
Apply payments received to the appropriate customer accounts and invoices
Prepare bank deposits
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of accounts receivable transactions in the accounting system
Reconcile accounts receivable ledger to ensure all payments are accounted for and properly posted
Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, including AR reporting and account reconciliations
Respond to customer inquiries and provide supporting documentation as needed
Assist with credit checks and setting up new customer accounts
Support the ad hoc tasks as required

Qualifications & Skills Requirements:

A college diploma in finance and accounting
Over 5 years' hands-on accounting experience in accounting receivable
High level of proficiency in MS office applications including Excel and Word.
Experience with ACCPAC and excellent Excel skills is preferred.
Excellent attitude and willingness to continuously learn and update skills in order to remain competitive and challenged.
Ability to work independent with minimum supervision
Ability to set and meet deadlines for multi-deliverables and ability to prioritize effectively.
Attention to detail with proven analytical and problem solving skills.
Office-based environment.
Proficiency in English & Cantonese/Chinese.

If you have a passion for numbers and are eager to contribute to our financial operations, we encourage you to apply for the Accounting Assistant position.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:
Dental care
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:
Scarborough, ON M1S 5W2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
Accounting: 5 years (required)

Language:
Chinese (required)

Work Location: In person