Finance Assistant; Temporary

Finance Assistant (Temporary)  Burlington, ON  $28.00/hour  ABOUT US  STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Manufacturing Operations, and Technology. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.

THE ROLE  Our client is seeking a  Finance Assistant  to provide accounting and administrative support to their finance team in Burlington, ON.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting or bookkeeping professional with  1–2 years of experience  who is comfortable with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, reconciliations, reporting, and day-to-day financial administration. The successful candidate will work closely with the Staff Accountant to ensure financial transactions and records are processed accurately and efficiently.
This is a  temporary full-time opportunity for a minimum of 1–2 months , with the potential for an extension depending on business needs.
ADVANTAGES    $28.00/hour
Monday to Friday
37.5 hours per week
Temporary assignment, minimum 1–2 months with potential for extension
Burlington, ON location
Opportunity to gain experience within a busy finance and accounting environment
ASAP start
RESPONSIBILITIES   Process day-to-day  Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable  transactions
Record E-transfer, Pay Pal, and Square deposits
Generate sales receipts and tax receipts
Record weekly transactions received through Canada Helps and Stripe
Complete monthly financial reporting and ad-hoc reporting as required
Process monthly mortgage, promissory note, and loan receivable payments
Track and reconcile Ministry Fund payments
Assist with year-end financial audits
Assist with audit preparation and reporting for CAMA Woodlands
Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records
Provide general accounting, clerical, and administrative support
Assist with ad-hoc financial projects and other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS   College diploma in  Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping , or equivalent experience
1–2 years of administrative, bookkeeping, or accounting experience
Previous Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable experience

Experience with in a non-profit environment is considered an asset
Familiarity with  Quick Books
Proficiency with  Microsoft Office , particularly Excel
Intermediate Excel skills
Strong administrative and organizational skills
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines effectively
High level of confidentiality and professionalism
Ability to work independently while also supporting a broader finance team

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