Our client is a well-established local leader in the animal nutrition industry, specializing in advanced feed solutions and premium nutritional services. They maintain a strong track record of operational excellence and continued market expansion. Due to successful business growth, they are currently hiring an experienced Accounting Assistant to join their team in a full-time capacity. This is an exciting opportunity to work for a great team that provides competitive compensation and professional advancement opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred
• 2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Experience with accounting software
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Basic understanding of accounting principles
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial information
• Experience in data entry and database management
• Familiarity with accounting terminology
• Experience within the agriculture industry is an asset.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong numerical aptitude and accuracy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks
• Professional phone and email etiquette
• Basic problem-solving abilities
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Team-oriented mindset
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Thorndale, ON (N0M): reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• agriculture industry: 1 year (preferred)
• Accounting: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

• Process and maintain accounts payable records, including coding and entering invoices
• Assist with implementation of new accounting system
• Assist with managing cash and disbursements
• Assist with bank deposits and cash receipt processing
• Perform bank and GL account reconciliations and help identify discrepancies
• File and maintain accounting documents, reports, and records in an organized system
• Support month-end closing activities by gathering and organizing financial information
• Help prepare routine financial reports and spreadsheets including HST and WSIB
• Provide administrative support to the accounting team as needed