Description
Kelly Services' has partnered with a client in Mississauga, ON to recruit for a TEMPORARY CONTRACT ASSSIGNMENT
Role: Accounting Assistant
Contract for 3 months extendable depending on the need of business
Pay rate: $25/hour - $30/hour + 4% vacation pay
Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable (Primary Focus)
- Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper coding and approval in accordance with company policies
- Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documents (3-way matching)
- Verify invoice details, resolve discrepancies, and follow up with vendors and internal departments as needed
- Prepare and process weekly/bi-weekly payment runs (cheques, ACH, EFT, wire transfers)
- Maintain accurate vendor records, including W-9s, payment terms, and banking information
- Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payments, invoice status, and account balances
- Reconcile vendor statements and investigate variances
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, tax requirements (HST/GST/PST), and audit standards
General Accounting & Financial Support
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries and accruals
- Perform general ledger postings, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
- Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
- Assist with bank, credit card, and intercompany reconciliations
- Support preparation of financial reports and schedules for management and auditors
- Ensure accounting records comply with company policies and applicable accounting standards
Administrative & Process Support
- Organize and maintain electronic and physical accounting files
- Support audits by preparing documentation and responding to audit requests
- Identify opportunities to improve AP and accounting processes for efficiency and accuracy
- Collaborate with procurement, operations, and finance teams to ensure smooth financial workflows
Systems & Compliance
- Enter and maintain data in accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
- Ensure adherence to internal controls, segregation of duties, and financial policies
- Maintain confidentiality and data integrity at all times
Key Skills Typically Required
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Solid understanding of accounts payable and basic accounting principles
- Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software
- Time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
- Strong communication skills for vendor and internal stakeholder interaction
Requirements:
- Accounts Payable processing
- Exposure to general accounting / GL support
- Month-end and year-end close assistance
- Likely 1–3 years' experience range
What's in for you!
- Contract role with accounting exposure
- Monday to Friday onsite
- Pay rate $25-$30/hour + 4% vacation pay
- Weekly pay cheque
- Paid vacation pay and statutory holidays
- Hundreds of free training courses through our Kelly Learning Center that you can access from home 24/7
- Competitive Wage
- Temp to perm opportunity
If you're looking for an opportunity where you can be your best self and join a fantastic team, look no further and apply today!
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