Accounting Assistant One-year Contract, Full Time - Toronto, Canada - Re:Sound

Re:Sound

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Full time

Description

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Sound is the Canadian not-for-profit music licensing company dedicated to obtaining fair compensation for artists and record companies for their performance rights.

On behalf of its members, representing thousands of artists and record companies,
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Sound licenses recorded music for public performance, broadcast and new media.

Reporting to the Controller, the Accounting Assistant works with a small Finance Department which supports the business in processing, reporting and business consulting.

With a focus on cross-training and multi-role support, the following is a general description of the position's
duties and responsibilities:

Process accounting transactions including journal entries
Process accounts receivable for all daily incoming payments
Record and reconcile customer payments in a timely manner
Ensure timely collection, reconciliation and compliance of royalties payments and follow up on overdue tariff payments
Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies or misapplied cash transactions
Maintain and update customer records in the system on a timely basis
Process accounts payable transactions including all monthly/quarterly royalty distributions
Maintain and update vendors records in the system on a timely basis
Prepare financial and sales reports and any ad hoc reports assigned
Perform account reconciliation and assist with monthend closing
Assist in the preparation of yearend audit working papers;
Other duties as required

Requirements:

Possess a university degree in accounting, commerce, business, finance or equivalent.
Over 2 years of experience especially in Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable capacities
Computer proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
Must have experience in an enterprise accounting system (Epicor an asset)
Experience working in a customer relationship management system
Effective attention to detail, strong organization, and prioritization skills
Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
Ability to work independently
French speaking an asset

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Sound is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its workforce and to providing a workplace that is inclusive and accessible to all.

Should you require accommodation during this process, please let us know.

Please note - you must be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident or have a three-year valid working permit, to be considered for this position.

We thank all applicants in advance -
only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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