Accounting Assistant
Calgary, AB, Canada
Full Time
Startec Corporate Services
Entry Level
ABOUT US:
BEHAVIOURAL ASSESSMENT:
POSITION OVERVIEW:
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI):
Accounts Receivable (AR) Support (Weighting 40%)
- Record incoming payment, including checks, bank transfers, and credit card transactions
- Monitor accounts for overdue balances and follow up on collections
- Reconcile AR accounts and maintain accurate customer account records
- Preparation of Accounts Receivable aging reports
- Issuance of customer statements
- Support credit review and recommendations process
General Accounting Support (Weighting 30%)
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closings
- Reconcile general ledger accounts related to AP, AR, and employee expenses
- Support audits by providing requirement documentation and answering queries
- Maintain organized and up-to-date financial records
- Identify and recommend improvements to streamline accounting processes
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and accounting regulations
Employee Expense Management (Weighting 20%)
- Review, verify, and process employee expense reports for accuracy and compliance with company policies
- Review proper documentation, approvals, and coding of expenses
- Process reimbursements in a timely manner
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding expense policies and reimbursement statuses
- Maintain expense management systems and controls
Accounts Payable (AP) Support (Weighting 10%)
- Process vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation
- Verify, code, and enter invoices into the accounting system
- Match purchase orders and receipts to invoices and resolve discrepancies
- Prepare and process payments, including checks, electronic transfers, and ACH
- Reconcile AP balances and ensure timely vendor payments
- Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve payment issues professionally.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Diploma or degree in accounting, finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 1–3 years of accounting or finance support experience (preferred).
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Basic understanding of accounting principles.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems and processes.
We offer competitive wages, training, flexible, dynamic, and exciting work environment.
We thank you for your application and interest in our organization. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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