Accounting Assistant Job Locations CA-ON-Kitchener ID 2025-16714 Overview

We are currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support our finance team. This role involves key responsibilities such as:

Managing day-to-day accounting operationsPerforming data entry and account reconciliationsHandling accounts payable and receivableAssisting with financial reporting

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional to gain hands-on experience and grow within a collaborative and supportive environment.

 

Fixed-term 6-month role, hourly rate + benefits 

 

Responsibilities Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including Accounts Payable, Receivables, Invoicing and posting General Leger transactions.Maintain supporting schedule prepaid expenses reconciliation (CAD & USD)Review AR (invoices and collections); process AP (vendor invoices & POs)Verify invoice accuracy; manage collections and vendor setup; Support Vendor / Customer queriesPost recurring entries: depreciation and amortization, bonuses, payroll, and expense reportsReconcile bank accountsPrepare and review monthly deliverables including trial balance, EBITDA, and other standard month-end reports.Prepare and review monthly and quarterly compliance deliverables, including Prepare and remit GST / HST / QST tax filings, Preparing and posting Federal & Provincial tax paymentsSupport Management with month end support.Process CAPEX-related POs and expenses in D365 F&OSupport audits, tax requests and integration Skills / Qualifications Demonstrated experience in full-cycle accounting within a service orientated environmentSolid understanding of Canadian accounting practicesProficient in handling GST/HST/QST for Ontario and QuebecStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Office; experience with Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 FO) is a significant assetExcellent communication skills and keen attention to detailPositive attitude with a collaborate, team focused mindset

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Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

 

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

 

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

 

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

 

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.