Accounting Assistant

Role Purpose
Responsible for maintaining accurate accounting systems for the Company, including: Sales Audit, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable.
Key Accountabilities
1. Accounts Payable
Processes vendor and supplier invoices, in a timely manner, verifying accuracy, approvals and account coding in accordance to company’s policy and procedures.
Prepares cheques and associated reports, as required in accordance with schedules.
Prepares and maintain authorized payments as per requirement.
Prepares and reconcile Accounts Payable sub-ledger journals for posting to General Ledger monthly.
Enters and reconcile cheques cashed to accounting software on a regular basis.
Responds to vendor inquiries as required.
2. Accounts Receivable
Processes all client or miscellaneous payments daily or as required to sub-ledger.
Maintains and distribute accurate listing of overdue accounts and suspensions in accordance with company policies.
Refers overdue accounts to immediate superior for adjustments, write- off or collections.
Prepares accounting adjustment forms where required.
Responds to client or payor account inquiries as required.
3. General Ledger
Maintains a variety of manual and electronic financial information, files and reports.
Assists the Accounting Supervisor/Manager with monthly general ledger reconciliations.
4. Sales Audit and Inventory
Coordinates physical count activities.
Reconciles tally individual terminal readings.
Audits cash tally sheets and prepare cashier/checker overage report for submission to the Accounting Supervisor.
Reviews discrepancies and/or documentation (e.g. purchase order, invoices, etc.).
Assists auditors in providing documentation requirements for audit.
Skills
Strong understanding of accounting principles
Strong communication skills
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Knowledgeable in Microsoft applications