Offer summary

Qualifications:

Advanced proficiency in Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and macros., Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting., Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial tasks., Effective communication skills for collaboration across departments..

Key responsabilities:

Maintain and create complex Excel spreadsheets for financial tracking and reporting.

Perform precise data entry and categorize financial information accurately.

Design custom reports and dashboards for project progress and budget tracking.

Collaborate with the local accountant to enhance financial processes and ensure data accuracy.

Job description

This is a remote position.

Schedule:

Flexible, 40 hours a week

Client Timezone: EST (Toronto)

Client Overview

Join a thriving home improvement company that’s revolutionizing the construction industry in Toronto. Our client is on a mission to deliver exceptional renovation and construction projects while optimizing their operations through innovative solutions. As a growing business, they’re seeking talented individuals to help streamline their processes and drive their success to new heights.

Job Description

Are you a numbers wizard with a passion for Excel and a knack for creating order out of chaos? We’re seeking an exceptional Accounting Assistant to join our client’s dynamic team in Toronto. In this role, you’ll be the financial backbone of the company, developing custom Excel-based solutions that will transform how they track projects and manage finances. Your expertise in data management and analysis will directly impact business efficiency and growth, making you an integral part of the company’s success story. If you’re ready to apply your accounting skills in a creative, fast-paced environment where your ideas can truly make a difference, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

Responsibilities

Craft and maintain intricate Excel spreadsheets that serve as the cornerstone of the company’s financial tracking and reporting systems
Dive into data entry with precision, categorizing financial information by project, date, and task to ensure accurate record-keeping
Unleash your creativity by designing custom reports and visually appealing dashboards that bring project progress and budget tracking to life
Harness the power of pivot tables and charts to conduct in-depth financial analysis, providing valuable insights to drive business decisions
Collaborate with the local accountant to streamline day-to-day financial tasks and enhance overall financial processes
Put your problem-solving skills to the test by developing innovative Excel-based alternatives to traditional accounting software
Take ownership of the company’s financial data accuracy, ensuring all information is up-to-date and reliable for critical decision-making

Requirements

Excel expertise that borders on wizardry – advanced proficiency in complex formulas, pivot tables, and macros is a must
A solid foundation in accounting principles and financial reporting, with the ability to apply this knowledge creatively
Eagle-eyed attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining the highest degree of accuracy in all tasks
Self-starter mentality with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines without breaking a sweat
A knack for problem-solving and the creativity to develop Excel-based solutions that simplify complex financial processes
Experience in data visualization and the ability to create intuitive, eye-catching dashboards that tell a compelling financial story
Familiarity with construction or project-based accounting is a big plus, but not required – we value quick learners!
Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members across various departments
A passion for continuous improvement and the drive to optimize financial reporting processes