accounting assistant
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August 22, 2024
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The Radius Group
Job details
*ABOUT US*
We are an *award-winning organization*, with 75 years under our belt, dedicated to keeping communities safe in the areas of fire protection, security, and life safety. We currently have over 230 talented individuals across 4 business units ? Richmond (our Headquarters), Calgary, Toronto and Texas.
Our Finance Team is an integral part of our Corporate Shared Services group which provides support to both divisions of Radius, Fire & Security. As we continue to expand, we are eager to attract and retain top talent who are passionate about being part of an organization that?s sole purpose is taking care of the communities in which we serve.
*This role will be operating out of our head office in Richmond, BC.*
*VALUE OF THIS ROLE*
As an Accounting Assistant, you?ll be a vital part of a large and supportive team, playing a key role in keeping our financial processes smooth and efficient. Your day-to-day will involve inputting financial data into various systems, ensuring every number is spot-on, and supporting our Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable teams. Reporting to the Controller, you?ll thrive if you?re detail-oriented, driven, and ready to take on challenges with a positive attitude. *This role matters.*
This role is ideal for someone with at least 1 year of experience who is eager to expand their financial skills by joining a large family-owned company operating in both Canada and the US.
*Come be part of the magic that is Radius.*
*CORE AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY*
This role is a balanced mix: *50%* Payment Applications and *50%* supporting our AP/AR teams.
Payment Applications
* Manage daily electronic bank deposits
* Reconcile and process all customer payment methods (cheque, EFT, pre-authorized debit)
Accounts Payable
· Keep AP financial records in tip-top shape and manage the Outlook inbox.
· Distribute AP invoices across departments for approval.
· Ensure all PO invoices match receipts before entering them into the system.
· Resolve any discrepancies in vendor bills, expense reports, or receiving reports.
· Calculate and submit employee expense report payments with precision.
· Reconcile corporate credit card statements like a whiz.
· Maintain organized filing systems and respond to inquiries.
· Keep AP reports and schedules up to date.
· Gather data to support audit activities.
· Assist with reconciling accounts, such as Open PO receipts, accruals, and prepaids.
Accounts Receivable
· Reach out to customers with delinquent accounts to collect overdue payments.
· Engage with customers to resolve payment issues and negotiate settlements.
· Send out invoices, statements, and reminders to keep customers on track.
· Process credit card payments and manage updates for expired cards.
· Prepare statutory declarations for construction companies as needed.
· Assist with setting up new customer accounts.
· Assess creditworthiness of accounts and approve or decline applications.
· Review and monitor major accounts, especially those at risk.
\**Please note:* this is not an exhaustive list and other responsibilities may be added to the role as needed.
*OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:*
ü *Champion of Company DNA and Culture:* Embrace and promote our values and culture in all aspects of your work. Make it your mission to drive solutions to minimize or eliminate I.T. headaches for the business.
ü *Experience:* *1+ year* of relevant experience in a similar Accounting/Finance role (hands-on experience with the key responsibilities identified above). Including general knowledge of accounting practices and experience with multi-brach, currency and entity company structure.
ü *Education:* Diploma/Degree in Accounting
ü *Accountability:* Embrace a "The Train Stops Here" mindset, taking full responsibility for your work and taking things to the finish line.
ü *Organization & Detail-Orientation Skills:* drive for precision and quality in everything you do. An ability to keep on task despit
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LocationRichmond, BC
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$22.00 to $25.00HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Full time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
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