Accounting assistant Jobs in Milton, ON

About the Opportunity

• Overseeing the Accounting, Payroll, and administrative teams, and preparing financial statements and variance analysis - Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, collections, and banking.

Establishing, monitoring, and reporting on department-specific metrics, Developing initiatives focused on improving service delivery and streamlining operations

Direct and training support to both direct and indirect reports

Ensure compliance with accounting standards, payroll-related legislation, and the Income Tax and Excise Tax Acts. Research complex transactions and advise on appropriate accounting treatments, seeking external advice when required.

Prepare and coordinate year-end audit files and financial statements for external audits and legal entity tax filings.

Prepare and manage day-to-day cash flow, including cash flow analysis.

Develop, plan, and implement innovative ideas that enhance service delivery, improve cost-effectiveness, and support strategic initiatives.

About You

Accounting Designation

Minimum 5 years’ financial accounting management or leadership experience, preferably in the Not for profit sector

Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills combined with excellent organizational, project management and proven financial analytical skills

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

High attention to detail and accuracy, along with exceptional organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines

Pay Rate

55 / Hour

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote  #451766.

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to :

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.