Accounting Assistant, Toronto

# Accounting Assistant**Overview**

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounting Assistant to join our dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support our financial operations, ensure accurate record-keeping, and contribute to the overall success of our diverse business divisions. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for accounting, we want to hear from you!**Responsibilities:**· Perform collection duties – making collection calls, emailing clients, taking proper notes regarding collection status· Liaising with management about outstanding accounts· Proper timely follow-up on outstanding receivables· Follow up on change orders when necessary· Set up new customers, Credit and COD· Customer credit list maintenance – follow-up with customer regarding credit form and liaise with management and owners for limit and terms· Inventory maintenance – Keep inventory items updated by gathering pricing details from the retail division and input new prices, products or make any necessary changes· Input sales orders from retail outlets into QuickBooks· Perform closeouts – obtain closeout information from retail division and gathering all related information like sales receipts· Sorting, filing and enter sales orders and check for irregularities and missing information and liaise with retail division for required information· Assist in meetings with clients and partners· Ability to use excel and amend information for accurate results using formulas and pivot tables· Respond to internal and external inquiries in a timely manner· Salt bill data entryand billing· Maintenance estimates/contract renewals and billing· Other duties as assigned**Requirements**· Completion of relevant college or university program in Accounting· Understanding of Accounting principles· Minimum 3 years of relevant experience· Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Quick Books· Knowledge on Windward is an asset· Understanding of landscape industry and landscape construction materials is an asset· Excellent verbal and written communication skills· Presentable and professional at all times· Good work ethic, consistent and punctual· Understanding how to takeownership over processes· Ability to handle multiple demands in a fast-paced environment· Accuracy in reporting is critical· Must be detail-oriented· Strong organizational skills to handle multiple deadlines· Excellent time-management skills· Great documentation and proof-reading skills· Ability to be a visible team-player and have excellent interpersonal skills\*\*\*Hourly rate range is $24.00 – $28.00 based on experience**Job Category:** Accounting Support**Job Type:** Full Time**Job Location:** Etobicoke#J-18808-Ljbffr