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Accounting Assistant Jobs in Richmond, British Columbia at Aston Carter
Title: Accounting Assistant
Company: Aston Carter
Location: Richmond, British Columbia
Aston Carter’s client in the automotive industry is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join their team on a 6-month contract-to-hire basis, with the intent to take the candidate permanent.The Accounting Assistant will support the accounting department by performing clerical tasks, including processing and recording transactions, managing accounts payable, and assisting with various administrative duties.
Key Responsibilities:This role involves a high focus on accounting tasks (90%), with additional responsibilities in credit card processing and receptionist duties, including answering phone calls and greeting office visitors. The position also includes miscellaneous errands, bank deposits, transaction postings, and ensuring accurate documentation for customs and shipments.
Duties will include:
Answer incoming telephone calls
Greet and welcome office visitors
Mail distribution
Miscellaneous errands for corporate head office or affiliated company guests
Make bank deposits and posting transactions
Accounts payable data entry and cheque issuance
Ensure shipments are customs cleared
Ensure accuracy for charges and GL coding for invoices involving customs clearance
Reconcile GST amounts
In transit reconciliation
Review insurance invoices for accuracy and preparation of disbursement forms
Price check vendor commercial invoices
Request and reconcile vendor AP statements
G/L reconciliation for insurance, freight, duty and brokerage accruals
Maintain incoming shipment documents for non-inventory orders
Arrange duty and brokerage for import shipments
General documentation filing
Provide ongoing assistance to accounting department
Prepare monthly sales analysis
Assist with general office presentation
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Must Haves:
6 months to one year of experience – basic understanding of accounting, debit/credit, and accounts payable
Accounting education
Intermediate Excel knowledge (Testing Required)
Strong communication skills
Nice to Have:
ERP experience (SAP an asset)
3 way matching
Freight forwarding (export/import) and Canada Customs clearance
Experience Level:
Entry Level
À propos d’Aston Carter:
Aston Carter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. Spécialisés dans la comptabilité, la finance, les ressources humaines, l’acquisition de talents, la chaîne d’approvisionnement et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de l’industrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre réseau expansif pour répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients et de notre communauté de talents avec agilité et excellence. Avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie-Pacifique et en Europe, Aston Carter est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’avoir remporté le double diamant ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® pour notre service aux clients et aux talents.
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