Accounting Assistant

You perform routine accounting activities such as accounts payable (A/P) and accounts receivable (A/R) functions. You review work for accuracy and correct errors when necessary. You resolve problems when appropriate, using critical thinking skills.

Specifically, you will:

• Perform A/P activities daily, which includes the coding of invoices appropriately, journalizing into the accounting system and filing invoices for payment
• Reconcile individual A/R sub-ledger accounts by matching cash receipts to policies verified and posted.
• Reconcile agent compensation payable monthly and to the agreed upon timeline.
• Prepare multiple cheque runs (claims, suppliers and compensation) in conjunction with the Accounting Administrator.
• Prepare, enter and reconcile month-end entries.
• Support and participate in updating agent information in the accounting program.
• Perform reconciliation of international student policies including details by school and provide report to the managing broker.
• Identify AR/AP and reporting-related computer errors and notify the Team Lead.
• Perform reconciliation of accounts as needed to support the Accounting Team.
• Support and participate in updating agent information in the accounting program.
• Achieve performance targets.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with team members and all other teams.
• Responsively and effectively handle issues.
• Look for ways to improve customer experience.
• Promote and model TuGo culture, values, and brand promise.
• Continuously build professional and technical expertise.
• Other duties as required.

• Post-secondary program in bookkeeping
• Degree or diploma in business or related discipline is an asset or currently enrolled in a Bachelor Business/Accounting program
• 6 months of relevant experience
• Excellent data entry skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing applications (e.g. MS Excel & Word)
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal English skills
• Strong team player and positive contributor
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and able to learn applications quickly
• Well-developed analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Able to consistently live our values of valued, effective and trusted
• A strong customer experience focus
• A passion for continuous learning and professional achievement