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Accounting Assistant (AP)

  • Location

    Abbotsford, British Columbia

  • Sector:

    Accounting and Finance

  • Job type:

    Perm

  • Salary high:

    0

  • Salary low:

    0

  • Job ref:

    JO-2109-13311

  • Published:

    over 2 years ago

  • Expiry date:

    2021-10-06

Horizon Recruitment is recruiting for an Accounting Assistant (AP) with a fantastic client in Langley Township just off Highway # 1, on the Abbotsford / Langley border. This role is a key accounting support function within this repackaging and distribution business. This role is most suitable for a detail-oriented, well organized, and highly motivated individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment knowing that others will rely and depend on the execution of their work. Reliable transportation is required as this location is not transit accessible.

Responsibilities

  • Accounting/Accounts Payable Functions:

  • Maintain AP inbox, review, sort, process legitimate and accurate invoices into ERP System. This includes coding items to the correct GL accounts.

  • Maintain accounts payable rate sheets, accounts payable files and contract binder as approvals to pay.

  • Entering freight invoices into tracking spreadsheet (CORP).

  • Acquiring all necessary approvals and backup information prior to payment.

  • Paying vendors within terms (prepare biweekly cheque run).

  • Reconciling and maintaining the corporate credit card.

  • Calculating and issuing payments to brokers\agents.

  • Creating and managing a filing system to use for correspondence and backup.

  • Respond to queries from our internal and external clients in a timely and professional manner.

  • Complete vendor credit applications.

  • Ensure completion of monthly employee expense reports

  • Maintain and reconcile monthly petty cash expenditures and ensure balance on hand is adequate.

  • Assist with other projects as needed.


Requirements:

  • 1-2 years of prior AP/AR or related accounting experience

  • Self-starter, can work independently with minimal direction

  • Enthusiastic and approachable personality

  • Exceptional administrative, organizational skills and time management

  • Strong collaboration skills within a team environment

  • MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)

  • Diploma in Business Administration an asset

  • Previous experience within a fast-paced environment beneficial

  • Initiative and process improvement skills appreciated

  • Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines with minimal supervision


Our client offers:

  • Competitive base salary

  • Full-Time and Long-Term Employment (7:30am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday)

  • Opportunity for growth and development in a growing company

  • Group Benefits (Health Spending Account)

  • Personalized training

  • Free parking space

  • Fun and creative work environment


Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance and Supply Chain.

To APPLY and view similar postings please visit “Your Career” at www.horizonrecruit.com.