Bilingual Accounting Assistant
Department: Finance & Administration
Reports to: Financial Controller
We are seeking a Bilingual Accounting Assistant to join our team. As a Bilingual Accounting Assistant, you will be responsible for the timely and accurate processing of accounting records and accounts payable. Your main objective will be to ensure the efficiency, accuracy, and up-to-date financials and systems are in place. This role will involve performing daily accounting duties, payroll-related HR functions, accounts receivable and collections, accounts payable, payroll processing, and customer interactions.
Summary of Essential Job Functions:
- Maintain customer and vendor account information.
- Manage accounts receivable, including contacting customers regarding payments and following proper collections procedures.
- Provide weekly and monthly accounts receivable status reports.
- Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies with customers.
- Collect, allocate, and post deposits.
- Process credits with proper authorization.
- Match vendor invoices with receiving documentation.
- Investigate discrepancies with vendor invoices.
- Enter vendor invoices into the ERP system.
- Issue vendor payments.
- Maintain accounts payable.
- Assist with monthly account reconciliations.
- Assist in meeting financial accounting objectives.
- Support ad hoc projects assigned by the Controller and supervisors/managers.
- Provide reception and customer service support relief.
- Assist in maintaining records, filing, and general administrative duties as required.
Educational & Experience Requirements:
- College certificate or diploma in Accounting or Business.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in an accounting or administrative role.
- Payroll exposure is a plus.