Accounting Specialist

We are seeking an Accounting Specialist to join our team in Vaughan, Ontario. This role primarily revolves around the finance and accounting functions, wherein you will be expected to assist with day-to-day accounting operations, process various account entries, and handle accounts receivable and payable.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the day-to-day accounting functions, including support for payroll administration
• Analyze invoices to charge expenses to relevant accounts and cost centers
• Execute monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and process selected journal entries & accruals
• Aid in the production of various accounting reports and assist in the month-end closing process
• Contribute to weekly, monthly, quarterly, and/or year-end processes as required
• Compile and analyze financial and non-financial data to assist in decision-making for various stakeholders
• Assist with the setup of customers, vendors, and chart of accounts within the system
• Provide backup support for various billing requirements, follow up on remittances and collections, and handle disputed invoices
• Manage cash applications, including requesting remittance details and summarizing daily cash receipts
• Handle accounts payable duties, including receiving, verifying, and recording invoices, reconciling supplier statements, and preparing and processing payments
• Assist with the preparation and administration of bi-weekly payroll, ensuring accuracy of all wages, vacations, expenses overtime, and bonuses
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of all sensitive and proprietary information and data
• Participate in special projects, quarter end audits, year-end audits, and internal control over financial reporting requirements
• Support duties of subsidiary companies as needed.