Accounting Assistant - Toronto, Canada - Faculty Club, University of Toronto

Description

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), The Accounting Assistant is responsible for processing of financial transactions, routine reconciliations, accounts payables/receivables, maintaining and reconciling member financial accounts and general administrative duties as assigned.

Will prepare managerial or special reports on an as needed basis. The incumbent will have regular contact with members of the Club and will respond to account enquires as needed.

This position regularly comes into contact with highly sensitive materials and therefore the incumbent must at all times maintain a high degree of confidentiality and discretion.

General Financial Duties

Experience working with the Jonas Software program is essential.

Conduct financial reconciliations ensuring accuracy, legitimacy and where inconsistencies are found, report formally to the CFO for further investigation.

Prepare financial and/or managerial reports as needed.

General administrative duties, e.g., filing, as assigned.

Accounts Payable Responsibilities

Check invoices for accuracy, enter invoices ensuring supporting documents are attached.

Responsible for accounts ensuring all account information is up-to-date and accurate.

Process payments and ensure timely distribution of payments.

Post cash disbursements.

Reconcile accounts and where necessary, investigate and resolve discrepancies.

Accounts Receivables Responsibilities

Responsible for accounts ensuring all account information is up-to-date and accurate.

Administer billing and reporting activities according to specific deadlines.

Prepare aged report on accounts receivables.

Reconcile members accounts and where necessary, perform collections by directly communicating with members.

Process debit memos/adjustments to members' accounts.

Process, transmit and complete credit card transactions.

Reconcile accounts and where necessary, investigate and resolve discrepancies.


EDUCATION
College Diploma in business or accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.


Job Type:
Part-time


Salary:
From $25.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Toronto, ON M5S 1C7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (preferred)
• Bookkeeping: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location:
In person