Accounting Assistant

Description:

experience, our work culture focuses on scientific excellence, professional development, a fun and inclusive environment, and providing flexible work arrangements including hybrid work options and a biweekly earned days off program. In addition, we have a flat organizational structure, and a friendly, accessible, and down-to-earth management team that truly cares about employee career progression.
The Accounting Assistant will be responsible in providing accurate and timely support to the Accounting Department. This is a full-time, permanent role located in our head office in North Vancouver. No remote work.

Responsibilities:

• Process vendor invoices and employee travel expenses in timely manner.
• Process weekly EFT, ACH, cheque payments.
• Enter transactions into ERP system by following project accounting guidelines and procedures.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve outstanding AP invoices.
• Provide support as required to team members.
• Assist in bank reconciliation and other general accounting duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Diploma in Accounting or Business Administration is preferred.
• One to two years related experience, preferably in service industry; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Experience with project-related accounting software is an asset.

Other Assets/Skills:

• Attention to detail and the ability to handle a large volume of work with accuracy in a fast paced company.
• Self starter and team player.
• Strong organization and problem solving skills.
• Skills in both verbal and written communication.