Accounting Assistant (7 month contract)

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Job Details

Full Time

Location

Vancouver, BC

Salary

dollar sign 60,000 to 80,000 per year

Job Description

Job Description:

Join our client's Finance team as an Accounting Assistant, where you'll play a major role in managing general accounts payable and receivable. You’ll assist the team in identifying and resolving inefficiencies, supporting onboarding and offboarding processes by setting up user accounts. You'll also showcase your creativity and problem-solving skills. This is a hybrid position, but some tasks will require you to be in the office. Note: This is a 7-month contract position

They're looking for someone who excels at multitasking, is naturally confident, and consistently performs at a high level. If that sounds like you, this work environment will be the perfect place to fuel your growth.

What You’ll Do:

Post daily bank transactions and manage accounts payable, including vendor communication and payments.
Handle firm visa transactions, reconcile weekly, and manage petty cash.
Oversee credit card receipts, monitor charges, and ensure timely payment.
Post and audit expense reimbursements, manage courier charges, and assist with prepaid expenses.
Support the Accountant with quarterly TAF reports, trust balances, and ethical wall management.
Assist with user account setup, billing transfers, and bank runs for trust deal closings.
Update templates, attend industry meetings, and address data entry inefficiencies.
Participate in project work and perform other accounting or administrative tasks as needed.

What You Bring:

Graduate of an Accounting or Finance program.
At least 1 year of experience in accounts payable and receivable.
Experience in a legal or professional services environment is a plus.
Interest in pursuing further education or CPA certification is an asset.

What’s in it for You:

This role offers a competitive salary of CAD $60k - $80k including comprehensive benefits such as extended healthcare, paid vacation etc.

About Hunt Personnel/Temporarily Yours

Hunt Personnel/Temporarily Yours is one of Vancouver's most well-established and successful recruitment firms. We recruit top-quality candidates for some of the most high-profile companies in the lower mainland. Our specialty areas are Administrative Support, Accounting & Finance, Legal Support, Call Centre and Customer Services Office Administrative Recruitment, Temporary Office Administrative Staffing, Human Resources, Supply Chain & Logistics, Legal Assistants & Paralegals, PR & Communications, Sales & Account Executives, Marketing & Communications, IT & Network Support and Management & Professional placement.