ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT (II)

JD #: JD00651

Pay Grade: 5

JD Title: Accounting Assistant (II)

JD FTE Hours: 35

Job Family: Accounting

General Description

Reporting to the Administrative Manager, Security and Parking Services. The Accounting Assistant is responsible for applying thorough knowledge and understanding of accounting policies and procedures to process financial transactions. Records, classifies and summarizes accounting data according to established procedures. Ensures accuracy and compliance with existing guidelines, policies, and procedures. Provides guidance and training to staff on proper accounting procedures and the use of financial systems.

Representative Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform various analyses and reconciliations of accounts.

• Provide training and guidance to others on relevant accounting procedures and the use of financial systems.

• Generate reports and account statements and review for accuracy.

• Calculate, prepare and issue invoices, cheques, account statements and other financial statements according to established procedures.

• Receive, send, sort, verify, process and prepare various documents such as purchase orders, invoices, cheque requisitions, receivables, and payables.

• Process, verify, and balance financial records and business transactions, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.

• Investigate discrepancies using established procedures.

• Assist with internal and external audits by providing backup documentation related to audit items.

• Monitor and reconcile statements and participate in the reconciliation of accounts.

• Prepare and generate a variety of scheduled and ad hoc reports.

• Update, maintain, and verify information in a variety of spreadsheets and databases.

• Balance and control cash receipts, including floats, petty cash and cheques.

• Write a variety of formal notes and records using form letters and templates.

• Apply standard mathematical skills such as calculations, formulas, and equations to perform routine calculations.

• Answer inquiries via telephone, email, and in person that are specific in nature.

• Maintain filing systems, both electronic and hard copy.

Supervision

• Provide direction to others in how to carry out work tasks.

• Ensure adherence to quality standards and procedures for short-term staff.

Qualifications

• 2 year Community College diploma in Accounting or a related field of study.

• Requires 3 years of relevant experience.

Additional Information

Testing will be administered as part of the selection process.