Accounting Assistant (Temporary Contract)

This is a remote position.

Position Summary

This is a temporary assignment covering the full accounts receivable cycle alongside monthly accounting

duties for two affiliated companies. The successful candidate will own collections, bank, employee

expense and credit card reconciliations, alongside inter company billing between the two entities. This

individual would also be responsible for QuickBooks cleanup and maintenance, and for initiating and

documenting all internal accounting processes.

Note- This is a Three-to-Six-Month Temporary Assignment, with the possibility of extension.

Key Responsibilities

● Accounts receivable collections — customer deposits and follow-up on outstanding balances

● Bank reconciliations

● Credit card reconciliations

● Employee expense claim processing

● Intercompany billing and reconciliations across two affiliated entities

● Monthly accounting duties and balance sheet reconciliations

● QuickBooks cleanup, maintenance and ongoing bookkeeping

● Documenting and improving internal accounting processes

Requirements

● 5+ years of accounting or AR/AP experience

● Working knowledge of accounting software (QuickBooks required; Jobber and Sage an asset)

● Working knowledge of Excel and Word

● Experience with bank and balance sheet reconciliations

● Post-secondary accounting credential or equivalent experience

● Own computer and reliable internet connection

● Available to work within two hours of Canadian Atlantic Time

Benefits

• Competitive pay
  
• Stable work environment
  
• Training provided
  
• Dental care
  
• Extended health care
  
• Vision care