Accounting Assistant; Temporary Job Burnaby area,BC Canada,Accounting

Position: Accounting Assistant (12 to 18 Month Temporary Contract)

Your Opportunity

We have an opportunity for an Accounting Assistant to join us for up to 18 months. This position focuses on ensuring timely and accurate maintenance of Project Invoicing and Accounts Receivable. It’s a great opportunity for someone with two years of accounting or bookkeeping experience looking to continue their career with a high-performing company that values flexibility.

Here’s what you’ll be doing at JRS

Project-Related Responsibilities

Set up and maintain projects in Deltek

Prepare monthly billing review reports and collection reports for Project Managers (PMs) in time for billing meetings

Prepare, issue, and file invoices on a monthly basis; assess interest charges, send collection notices and statements

Schedule monthly collection meetings with PMs and follow-up with clients on outstanding balances per PM direction

Respond to staff requests for project, billing information, and collections action items

Reconcile clients’ overpayments and retainers and prepare refund payments

Other Accounting Responsibilities

Review employee expense reports for coding according to budget, print them, and deliver reimbursement cheques

Record client payments to Accounts Receivable and perform bank deposits

Reconcile Accounts Receivable on a monthly basis and respond to client account inquiries

Prepare monthly entries for Accounts Payable disbursements and mobility allowances

Reconcile bank accounts and corporate credit card on a monthly basis and prepare journal entries

Liaise with insurance provider for customized insurance certificates as per client and PM requests

Update currency exchange rates on a weekly basis in Deltek

Scan, file, and maintain Accounts Payable vendor file

Develop and maintain report templates as required

Other duties as may be required to assist Accounting team

Here’s what you bring to JRS

Two years of accounting/bookkeeping experience ideally gained in a project-based (AEC) environment

Enrollment in, or partial completion of, CPA Program

Strong computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office products

Relevant industry and accounting software experience, Deltek Vision or Deltek Vantagepoint experience considered an asset

Exceptional organizational and time management skills

The ability to multi-task, set priorities, and meet deadlines

A highly detail-oriented approach with a focus on accuracy

A friendly disposition and customer-service mindset

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

A commitment to continuous improvement

A genuine desire to make a valuable contribution and enjoy what you do

Annual salary range – $50, to $60,

Why choose JRS

Our people are the foundation of JRS, and we are committed to fostering an environment where talented professionals can thrive. We build best-in-class careers through tailored professional development plans that support career growth at all levels. Our team members benefit from dedicated mentorship, ongoing training, and continuous growth opportunities within our organization. We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture and integrated team approach;

at JRS, you will work alongside experts from diverse disciplines, gaining and contributing valuable insights and perspectives.

In addition to our commitment to career excellence, JRS offers a competitive benefits package and prioritizes overall well-being through generous vacation and a range of employee-focused initiatives and programs.


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