Accounting Associate - Canada - On Site

Westmount, QC Canada

About Us

Vensure Employer Solutions is the largest privately held organization in the HR technology and service sector, providing a comprehensive portfolio of solutions, including HR/HCM technology, managed services, and global business process outsourcing (BPO). The company and its service providers collectively serve over 95,000 businesses and process over $135B in annual payroll. As a "One Employer Solution” headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Vensure helps thousands of businesses streamline and grow their operations with custom strategies that benefit both employers and employees. Find out more by visiting www.vensure.com .

Position Summary

This position provides support to our organization's operations and corporate Accounting department. The Accounting Associate position is responsible for coordinating the administration of accounts receivable, accounts payable, deposits of funds and other general accounting functions as directed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Process AR transactions including invoicing and payment applications.
  • Process AP transactions and process payments.
  • Verify that transactions are recorded in the correct customer ledger/vendor ledger and general ledger
  • Communicates with clients, client suppliers, vendors and interdepartmental
  • Review and understand bank transactions.
  • Assist with prepaid expenses and accrued liabilities.
  • Assist with monthly closing process.
  • Perform other job-related duties as directed by superior.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Communicate effectively in individual or group situations including demonstrating active listening skills
  • Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, using accurate grammatical form and able to read and interpret written information in both English and French
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Demonstrates excellence in work standards; is tenacious in completing tasks
  • Able to participate in solving problems and help make decisions based on the best information available by developing resolutions between parties
  • Works well with other team members and departments in a professional and friendly manner to accomplish mutual goals and prepare assignments on time
  • Ensures effectiveness in processes to achieve/seek best practice
  • Provide feedback and suggestions for improved systems and efficiencies

Education & Experience

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent; Associates Degree preferred
  • 2 years with Associates Degree; or 4 years experience
  • Ability to speak and write in both English and French is required