Accounting Assistant Jobs

Staal Irrigation Incorporated was originally founded in 2009. Within the last

decade we have grown into one of Northwestern Ontario's most proven utility

contractors. Being a qualified contractor for such companies as Bell Canada, CN

Rail, CP Rail, Shaw Cable, Telus, City of Thunder Bay, Thunder Bay Telephone and

all major plumbing and electrical contractors within the region. The scope of work

that we perform includes directional drilling, hydrovac excavation, trenching,

excavation, vibratory plowing, residential cable drops, aerial strand placement,

aerial lashing, cable placing, anchor installation, and fibre splicing.

Position Description

We currently have an exciting role for Accountant to aid the Controller with

administrative tasks and provide support within the Office.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Controller, assist with other general accounting duties, data entry, filing, month/year end reporting as required.
• Responsible for entering Accounts Payable invoices into the payable system
• Responsible for Accounts Receivable collection: Sending account statements, update system with payment status for overdue accounts and regular follow up.
• Regular payroll activities including (but not limited to):
• Review, verify AP invoices for basic requirements including supporting documents, coding proper account numbers ensuring proper approval steps are followed.
• Promptly respond to requests from internal and external individuals with accuracy and a courteous demeanour.

o Processing weekly payroll for employees,

o Approving weekly timesheets such as overtime verification,

o Maintaining and verifying payroll reporting records,

o Informing employees about payment procedures and benefit programs,

o Calculating pay and benefit entitlements, overtime, and other payments,

o Investigating and resolving payroll issues in a timely and efficient manner,

o Preparing and processing invoices and deposits

• Deal with confidential and sensitive issues requiring a high level of discretion.

Qualifications

• MS Word, Excel, payroll programs and QuickBooks Online.
• 1-2 years’ experience in accounting (bookkeeping or accounts payable/receivable/payroll)
• Able to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Advanced computer software skills including experience in payroll software.
• Experience in the finance or legal industry is considered an asset.
• Experience in contracting industry is considered an asset.
• College/University degree in Administration or Accounting is considered an asset
• Financial education or experience within a finance department is considered an asset.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills in English (both verbal and written)

What We Offer

• Coaching and mentorship.
• RRSP/DPSP Contributions.
• Competitive base salary.
• Competitive Benefits.

Due to the high volume of resumes we will only be contacting candidates that best

meet the needs of the business. Thank you for your interest in Staal Irrigation

Incorporated.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• 8 hour shift
• Life insurance
• Dental care
• Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Overtime (available at certain times of the year)

Work Location: One location

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $18.50-$27.42 per hour

Experience:

Accounting: 1 year (preferred)

Bookkeeping: 1 year (preferred)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $32,662.18-$61,327.66 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Casual dress
• Extended health care

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed
• Overtime
• Monday to Friday
• 8 hour shift
• 10 hour shift
• On call

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Experience:

• Accounts receivable: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Please send resume to [email protected]