Accounting Assistant

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About Us:
Whiteland is a growing and dynamic company in the Real Estate sector. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and our collaborative team environment. We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to join our finance team.

Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly organized and proficient Accounting Assistant to manage our day-to-day financial operations. The ideal candidate will have a solid accounting foundation and be adept at handling a variety of tasks including payables, receivables, reconciliations, and GST reporting. This role is critical to maintaining our financial health and ensuring accuracy in all our accounting records.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and visa/MasterCard reconciliations.
• Handle GST/PST filings and reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures, including year-end reconciliation.
• Maintain and update financial records in accounting software with a high degree of accuracy.
• Process invoices, expenses, and employee reimbursements.
• Generate financial reports and assist with analysis as needed.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• A diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience as an Accounting Assistant or in a similar bookkeeping role.
• Mandatory proficiency with accounting software:
• QuickBooks Online (QBO) is essential.
• Experience with Yardi is a significant asset and highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles (debits/credits, AP, AR, reconciliations).
• Hands-on experience with bank reconciliations and credit card reconciliations.
• Experience with GST filing and period-end reconciliations.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A supportive and positive work environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00-$23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Accounting Knowledge

Work Location: In person