IN SUMMARY, THE ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT WILL:

• Process vendor invoices, verify accuracy, manage payment schedules, and ensure timely payments in compliance with company policies.
• Coordinate ordering, maintain accurate inventory records for office and operational supplies, and ensure cost efficiency.
• Perform regular reconciliations of key general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and review monthly bank reconciliations to ensure transactions are recorded and discrepancies resolved promptly.
• Accurately record accounting transactions, including journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Assist in month-end closing activities, including reconciliation, variance analysis, and preparation of supporting schedules.
• Compile and maintain financial data for internal reporting and external audit requirements.
• Identify and recommend and implement opportunities to improve financial processes and controls.
• Work collaboratively with team members across departments to support the credit union’s financial goals.
• Ensure all financial activities adhere to internal policies, set requirements.

THE “MUST-HAVE” SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS THAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR ARE:

• Minimum of 2–3 years of credit union or financial services experience.
• Diploma or post-secondary education in business, finance, accounting, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with accounting or ERP systems is an asset.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with a customer-service focus and the ability to build positive working relationships with internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-focused mindset.
• Problem-solving ability to identify discrepancies and take corrective action.
• Demonstrated reliability, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and willingness to learn new skills related to finance and accounting operations.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
  If you feel you’re a great fit, let us know why!
  We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications may be sent to the attention of:
  Emily Wigfield
  Talent Acquisition Specialist - WFCU Credit Union
  3000 Marentette Avenue, Windsor, Ontario N8X 4G2
  careers@wfcu.ca
  WFCU Credit Union will accommodate the needs of candidates with disabilities through our recruitment process as we are made aware of these requests. The accommodation will be based on the individual needs of the job candidate.

Please refer the Job description for details