Accounting Assistant from MatchBox Consulting Group

MatchBox Consulting Group is currently searching for an Accounting Assistant for a 12 month contract opportunity with one of our clients based in Vancouver or Calgary (remote for now)

Responsibilities:

• Prepare month-end and ad-hoc journal entries
• Ensure all head office transactions are well documented with supporting working papers
• Assist with setting up new projects and personnel in the accounting system
• Assist in the preparation of monthly reporting of project expenditures.
• Prepare reconciliations and reports, as needed
• Assist with reporting budget to actual variances and explanation of reasons in the financial reporting context for Vancouver head office.
• Assist with the budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Assist with other ad hoc activities as assigned
• Assisting with the annual budgeting, and forecasting processes

Requirements:

• Preferably 3 - 5 years of accounting experience
• CPA candidate or recently qualified CPA
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Experience and understanding of full cycle accounting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Share point. Exposure to Microsoft Dynamics 365 is an asset.
• A strong attention to detail, ability to multi-task, solve problems and suggest solutions while meeting tight deadlines

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is a recruitment and solutions firm that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical and Accounting & Finance.

We offer unrivaled expertise with a team that has many years of experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. Our recruitment consultants work in specific vertical markets and our passion is building great connections, creating strong opportunities, and delivering that perfect match.

Please visit our website at www.matchboxhr.com