We are looking for an experienced Accounting Assistant to join our client on a Contract basis in Ottawa, Ontario. This opportunity is well suited to a detail-oriented finance specialist who is confident working with Sage or a comparable ERP platform and who brings advanced Excel skills to support daily accounting operations. The successful candidate will contribute to invoicing, financial reporting, reconciliations, and audit support while helping maintain accuracy across receivables and other core accounting activities.

Responsibilities:
• Manage invoice processing activities, ensuring transactions are entered accurately and within required timelines.
• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining complete and organized financial records.
• Support month-end and period-end accounting tasks by assisting with reconciliations and reporting deliverables.
• Monitor accounts receivable balances, follow up on outstanding items, and help maintain healthy cash flow.
• Assist with audit preparation by gathering documentation, organizing records, and responding to information requests.
• Use advanced Excel functions to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and produce clear reports for stakeholders.
• Work within Sage or a similar accounting or ERP system to maintain data integrity and support routine finance operations.
• Contribute to payment-related processes and provide responsive internal or external customer service on accounting inquiries.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an accounting support or finance assistant role.
• Strong hands-on experience with Sage or a comparable accounting or ERP system.
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to work with formulas, reporting tools, and data analysis functions.
• Practical knowledge of invoice management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and journal entry processing.
• Experience assisting with audits, financial reporting, and general accounting functions.
• Familiarity with tools such as ADP, CaseWare, Concur, or related financial systems is considered an asset.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

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