ACCOUNTANT ASSISTANT
SUMMER POSITION
TORONTO, ON
TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with and maintain existing reporting tools and processes in the business processing of the department
- Assist with updating and maintaining accounting records using both computerized and manual systems
- Support the department daily, weekly and monthly with all filing and maintaining record systems, faxing and photocopying
- Assist in month end reporting procedures
- Ensure compliance with all GAAP, GAAS, SOX, pension and privacy legislation
- Respond professionally and courteously to internal and external customer inquiries in a timely manner and maintain good customer relations
- Perform some data entry where required
- Perform filing and general administrative tasks
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Accounting or Finance Degree (or in progress) and minimum 1 year experience in related field
- Strong administrative background with excellent knowledge of MS office
- Confidence in working with multiple software applications
- Strong initiative and self-motivated with ability to work both independently and on a team
- A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Solution oriented with problem solving ability
- Ability to work under the pressures of tight deadlines and multitask
- Knowledge of the French, Spanish, and/or Italian language is an asset
- An enthusiastic, friendly attitude contributing to a friendly respectful workplace
TO APPLY
Please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]
*No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.