Accounting Assistant

Do you want to start a career in accounting? Do you have a diploma in accounting or finance? Do you want to work at a growing, family-owned company in business for over 50 years? If so, we'd like to hear from you!

Brannon Steel is looking for an entry-level Accounting Assistant to support existing staff and help meet growing business demands. You'll work closely with your colleagues to ensure the department runs smoothly, transparently and efficiently to help us maintain our position as an industry leader.

Please do not call to inquire about the status of your application, we will contact those who meet the requirements.

Starting salary: $45,000 to $50,000 per year.

Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Remote: No

• Reconcile invoices and identify discrepancies.
• Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded.
• Update accounts payable and perform reconciliations
• Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports
• Enter financial transactions into internal databases.
• Maintain accurate spreadsheets.
• Maintain digital and physical financial records.
• Participate in annual audits.
• Perform inventory receiving and reconciliation.
• Provide relief at Reception to cover breaks including directing calls and greeting visitors.

• Diploma in Accounting - Business Administration, Finance or similar field.
• Computer-proficient with excellent knowledge of MS Office including Excel.
• Familiar with ERP and accounting software such as Microsoft NAV and Business Central.
• Excellent organizing abilities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Superb numeracy, mathematical and analytical skills.
• Strong business communication skills.
• Bondable and able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

• Paid vacation entitlement up to 5 weeks for 25 years of service.
• Paid "personal time" entitlement of 40 hours per year.
• Service award program including travel vouchers for $3,000, $5,000, and $10,000 for 10, 20, and 30 years of service.
• Group RRSP program with contribution matching up to 5% of regular annual earnings.
• Extended health coverage including prescriptions, paramedical expenses, and emergency travel assistance.
• Dental coverage including preventive, diagnostic, and treatment services.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Employee & family assistance program.
• Full-time, permanent work at a stable, family-owned company.
• Group discount on personal auto and home insurance.
• Opportunities to learn and advance.
• A friendly work environment where people support each other.
• Summer barbeques, annual golf tournament, and more!