Junior Accountant (6 Month Contract)

Job Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized individual to join our Accounting team for a 6-month temporary contract position. In this role, you will provide key support to the day-to-day operations of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Card management, and general account reconciliation. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles and experience using accounting software. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure to various areas within accounting while working in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable:

• Collect vendor invoices and accurately enter data into the accounting software.
• Update and maintain the Accounts Payable aging report.
• Prepare payments for approval and ensure timely processing.
• Enter payment details into the system and ensure payment confirmations are saved for reference.
• Reconcile vendor accounts and ensure accurate tracking of all transactions.
• Assist in preparing backend invoices and ensuring all supporting documentation is in order.
• Prepare invoices and monitor any discrepancies.
• Manage and monitor vendor prepaid statements to ensure they are accurately recorded.

Accounts Receivable:

• Apply wire payments to the appropriate customer accounts in a timely manner.
• Address customer financial inquiries and resolve any payment-related issues.
• Process cheque deposits and ensure they are accurately recorded in the system.
• Reconcile customer accounts and assist with aging reports as needed.

Credit Card Management:

• Collect receipts from credit card holders, ensuring proper documentation is maintained.
• Accurately enter credit card transactions into the accounting system.
• Ensure that all receipts and documents are filed correctly in the shared drive for easy access and reference.

Account Reconciliation:

• Assist with organizing and saving reports required for account reconciliation.
• Support in the reconciliation of processor accounts and help identify discrepancies.
• Provide Excel support and assist with detailed account investigations to resolve any financial discrepancies.

Additional Duties:

• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes as needed.
• Provide support for various ad-hoc projects and tasks to ensure smooth accounting operations.

Qualifications:

• 2 – 3 years of proven experience in an accounting or finance role, preferably in accounts payable/receivable or general accounting.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in using accounting software (experience with Quickbooks is a plus).
• High attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to work with large datasets.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Education and Certifications:

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Additional accounting certifications (e.g., CPA, or working toward certification) is a plus.

This role provides an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to the efficiency of our accounting team. If you are a proactive, solution-oriented individual with a passion for finance, we encourage you to apply.
Why Should you join Rebel?
We’re committed to:

• Enabling Participation: Our mission is to give everyone the tools to contribute online. That means removing barriers and providing a thoughtful and accessible user experience, a venue for community events, discounts when the cost is a barrier, and collaborating to help people power their ideas.
• Building Community: We support those in our community locally, nationally and globally who share our passion for educating and enabling participation online.
• Giving Back: We share our expertise through articles, podcasts and by taking the stage at inspiring events worldwide. We also support amazing people and organizations that impact our society with discounted or free products and services.
• Technology: We’re dedicated to protecting our customer’s data and digital assets online. Our infrastructure is the heart of our service offering. We guarantee 99.9% uptime from data centres around the world.

Time and energy go into creating the tools and services that power our customer’s contribution. Like all things Rebel, our work culture invites and inspires, encourages exploration and embraces adaptation. Our mission - Be Thoughtful. Be Simple. Be Brave - is woven into everything we do, from our robust products to our quirky office traditions.
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