Job Title: Accounting Assistant
Location: 4552 Cumberland Rd, Cumberland BC
Employment Type: Full -Time
Reports To: Controller
Job Summary
The full-time accounting assistant supports the finance department with day-to-day financial and administrative tasks. This role involves maintaining financial records, assisting with bookkeeping, processing transactions, and ensuring accuracy in financial documentation. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working with numbers and accounting software.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with data entry of financial transactions into accounting systems.
- Maintain and update financial records, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Process invoices, receipts, and expense claims.
- Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
- Assist with bi-weekly payroll processing.
- Organize and maintain financial documents and filing systems.
- Communicate with vendors and internal departments regarding financial matters.
- Support the finance team during audits or tax preparation.
- Back up for front office phones, customer walk in’s and our Aggregates department.
Required Qualifications
- Post-secondary diploma in Accounting, Business Administration, or related bookkeeping experience.
- Bookkeeping experience and asset.
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
- Familiarity with accounting software (Sage 50) is an asset.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Good communication and time management skills.
Preferred Skills
- Ability to maintain confidential financial information.
- Basic understanding of financial reporting and budgeting.
- Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Work Schedule
- Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Compensation
- Hourly rate: $25 - $30 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.
Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
