Accounting Associate

Job summary

The Accounting Associate will process accounts payable, prepare journal entries, and reconcile general ledger accounts. They will also research invoice discrepancies and cross-train in other accounting department functions.

Job details

We are a medium size financial institution in the downtown financial district. We are looking for someone with accounting experience to join our finance and accounting team. This is a temporary position covering for a maternity leave. Although a formal accounting designation is not required, candidates must have relevant accounting experience and also be able to demonstrate good proficiency with Excel and familiarity with other MS Office applications. Candidates should enjoy working in a team environment, have good communication skills, and be able to work efficiently to meet deadlines. Hands-on experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central would be helpful, as would experience in the financial services industry. Key Responsibilities: Processing of Accounts Payable from vendor invoices and employee expense reports Preparing journal entries Researching and resolving invoice discrepancies & related issues Reconciling general ledger accounts Cross-train in other Accounting Dept. functions Other general accounting duties as required Although a formal accounting designation is not required, the ideal candidate must have relevant accounting experience and be able to demonstrate good proficiency with Excel and other MS Office applications. The incumbent should be able to work quickly and efficiently, have strong organizational skills and be capable of multi-tasking. Your Skills: Keen observation skills Task-oriented; oversee tasks are completed accurately Works well individually or as part of a team atmosphere Quick learner; willing to learn new technologies and processes Capable of working under tight deadlines Your Qualifications: Experience in bookkeeping and basic accounting Strong analytical and problem solving skills Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel, familiarity with other MS Office applications Able to multi-task while meeting deadlines Knowledge of MS Dynamics or similar mid-tier GL software would be an asset Securities industry knowledge would be an asset Compensation to be commensurate with experience Interested candidates should forward a resume to PFoster@researchcapital.com. We wish to thank all candidates for their interest but only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. Thank you for your understanding. About Research Capital Corporation Since its inception in 1921, Research Capital Corporation has become one of Canada’s largest, independent, full-service investment firms. From the pre-boom markets of the early 20’s through the crash of ’29, Research Capital Corporation has demonstrated that our innovative entrepreneurial formula has created a successful model for brokers in the industry, weathering even the most challenging market conditions

What you’ll do

The Accounting Associate will process accounts payable, prepare journal entries, and reconcile general ledger accounts. They will also research invoice discrepancies and cross-train in other accounting department functions.

Requirements

Candidates must have relevant accounting experience and proficiency in Excel and MS Office applications. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills are required to manage tasks efficiently in a team environment.

Listed skills

• Accounting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• MS-Office · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Multi-Tasking · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Bookkeeping · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Accounting
• Excel
• MS Office
• Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Accounts Payable
• Journal entries
• General ledger
• Reconciliation
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving
• Multi-tasking
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Bookkeeping

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative