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Job Opportunity
Accounting Assistant, Markham, Ontario (YES, this is for my replacement)
THE POSITION
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with strong communication skills to join our Collections and Account Management team. In today?s turbulent market, maintaining a personal connection with our customer has become more important than ever. The position will report to General Accountant. You will benefit from learning and working with a well-established firm with career advancement opportunities across our family of sister companies. This is a contract position (re: maternity leave) with the possibility of conversion to a full time employment at the end of the contract.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
? Conducts regular telephone calls to Clients regarding:
? payment of late invoices
? regular account management updates
? Tracks collection status and reports to Management on a weekly basis
? Reconciles, Analyzes, investigates and corrects accounting entries as required
? Handles daily incoming and outgoing mail, including courier services
? Responsible for AP data entry into GP
? Responsible for AR invoices & AP cheques stuffing and photocopying
? Prepares AP invoices allocation summary spreadsheet and matches courier waybill to Fedex invoices, etc.
? Assists in monthly sales tax returns
? Assists in day-to-day administrative overflow work, if any
? Any other duties as assigned by Management
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
? 2+ years of Accounts Receivable/Payable and collections experience
? 2-3 years minimum experience in an accounting environment
? Must have advanced skills in MS Office applications (Excel, Word and Outlook)and have exposure to accounting systems (Great Plains Preferable)
? Ability to handle a heavy work load and to meet tight deadlines
? CGA, CMA, certification or program enrollment (desired but not mandatory)
? Possess excellent telephone communication and interpersonal skills
? Well organized and detailed oriented individual with the ability to fully document all work
? Quick learner, good facilitator and a positive team player
? Able to work well under pressure and adapt to fast pace environment
? Willing to work late when required
Please let me know if you or someone you know is interested by emailing me the resume or send me a Private Message (PM).
Deadline is December 16th, 2009.
TIA!
Re: Job Opportunity
Hey no harm in asking, right?