Position Title: Accounting Associate
Reports To: Manager, Analytics and Accounting 
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
In-person position

The Accounting Associate works on the day-to-day tasks to ensure that the accounting and analytics department runs smoothly in a dynamic environment. As the main point of contact, the associate handles inquiries from customers, vendors and staff. Working closely with the Manager of Analytics and Accounting, the associate also plays a key part in identifying and executing initiatives for more effective and efficient operations in the department.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine accounting duties within a fast-paced finance department while adhering to established standards.
• Process financial records and business transactions such as accounts payable, and receivable, payroll, purchase orders, cheques, invoices, cheque requisitions, bank statements, etc.
• Execute accurate reporting, filing and database management in multiple systems.
• Verify and process information for payroll under the guidance of the Employment Standards Act.
• Secure financial information by conducting database backups and maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Track expenditures and ensure internal controls are followed.
• Perform related clerical duties as needed, such as word processing, maintaining filing and record systems, faxing and photocopying.
• Maintain and optimize accounting systems for efficiency in reporting.
• Assist in budget management and forecasting.
• Assist in external reviews and audit processes.

Qualifications

• High ethical integrity (Accounting, practices due diligence, etc.)
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze issues to identify effective solutions
• Team player
• Accounting diploma or equivalent