Accounting Assistant

Job Overview:

Our client is seeking an Accounting Assistant to work directly with their company accountant in supporting day-to-day financial operations across 28 restaurant locations. This role requires VPN connectivity to access desktop-based accounting systems while independently managing high-volume transactions and daily administrative routines. The ideal candidate is exceptionally detail-oriented, proactive, and analytical in a fast-paced, multi-location environment.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Concord, ON with a 30-minute unpaid break (40 work hours per week)

Responsibilities:

• Assist the company accountant with daily financial operations across 28 restaurant locations.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Reconcile bank statements and credit card accounts regularly.
• Input and maintain financial transactions in QuickBooks Desktop via VPN connection.
• Retrieve and compile sales data from third-party delivery platforms (e.g., Uber Eats, DoorDash).
• Organize and analyze financial data using Microsoft Excel and Google Docs.
• Access various online platforms to extract and consolidate required sales and financial information.
• Manage daily administrative tasks consistently, including reviewing, processing, and responding to multi-page platform updates (e.g., Google Reviews across all store locations) on a strict routine schedule.
• Demonstrate full end-to-end task ownership by thoroughly checking all pages, verifying completed actions, and escalating blockers proactively without needing constant supervision.
• Support financial reporting and data accuracy across all locations.

Requirements:

• 3 to 5 years of proven experience as an Accounting Assistant or in a similar bookkeeping role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools.
• Experience working with QuickBooks Desktop.
• Strong organizational habits and close attention to detail (e.g., thoroughness in managing multi-page workflows, inboxes, and platform queues).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as a self-starter with strong initiative and minimal daily oversight.
• Strong practical problem-solving skills and sound financial judgment.
• Reliable high-speed internet connection and professional home office setup.
• Availability to work full-time aligned with Eastern Standard Time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with restaurant industry accounting practices and multi-unit operations.
• Experience retrieving sales data from third-party delivery platforms such as Uber Eats, DoorDash, or similar services.
• Knowledge of VPN connectivity and remote desktop systems.
• Experience with Google Workspace applications and managing multi-location Google Review accounts.

Independent Contractor Perks:

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations

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