Accounting Assistant

DESCRIPTION

The Accounting Assistant's primary duties are focused on the record keeping and processes associated with our product sales and professional service activities. The financial intern will play an active role in working within these processes and utilizing key tools, including MS Excel and standard accounting package, to assist the accounting team in ensuring processes such as invoicing, bill payments and reconciliation are carried out regularly and efficiently.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist with accounting processes, such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, invoicing, bill processing, account/bank reconciliation, and customer payments.
2. Participate in the locally managed payroll process.
3. Post and report on transactions using standard accounting package.
4. Manage banking transactions using a banking hosted business platform.
5. Tax processing.
6. Monthly, quarterly, annually reporting.
7. Expense management.
8. Work with various MS Excel templates to manage data, invoices, reporting, etc.
9. Provide backup and support to other ESTI Accounting staff.

Key Behavioral Competencies

1. Ensuring all matters are prioritized and handled in a prompt, efficient, and confidential manner.
2. Works well with a busy and business focused team.
3. Provides consistent, accurate work on a timely basis - an eye for detail is essential in this role.
4. Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all areas involved.
5. Looks for potential improvements in work processes and results.
6. Anticipates needs in different situations and takes appropriate action.
7. Demonstrates the ability to convey thoughts and express ideas effectively in written and oral communication.
8. Demonstrates interest for clients by greeting them in a professional manner.

REQUIRED BACKGROUND

1. Grade 12 diploma; some post-secondary education in a related field.
2. Expertise with Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
3. Expertise with office accounting software.

ABOUT ESTI CONSULTING SERVICES

We enjoy:

1. A responsibly flexible environment. Stay on top of your work, but pick up the kids from school.
2. Investment in training. If you can learn, we have courses to teach you new skills.
3. Total compensation package well above industry average.
4. No managed services, and no on-call responsibilities.
5. Centrally located office with parking.
6. A health-care spending account that can be used to purchase a 3^rd party benefits package, weights for your home gym, or support an existing plan you may already benefit from.

This is a contract position for 6 months with the potential for growth into full time.