Company Overview Islington Nurseries Ltd. is a reputable company with over 70 years of experience serving the GTA. We specialize in commercial landscape construction and maintenance. Our retail locations provide top-quality products and services to homeowners and landscape professionals across the region.

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 entry and 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 take ownership 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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00-$28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care

Experience:

• QuickBooks: 3 years (required)
• Accounts Receivables/Collection: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person