Accounts Assistant- Intern

Job Description

This specific role provides Accounting Assistance services to both internal (for SALIX) and external (for SALIX’s customers).  SALIX has a growing sector of its business where customers want to outsource invoice processing and basic Accounting functions. 

INTERNAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with creating project accounts in the accounting system
• Assist in accounts payables and receivables management
• Assist other project managers to create and track invoices.
• Assist in Investigating all project expenses not billed to customers
• Assist in Internal Accounting
• Assist in Investigating project variances and submit variance reports to management
• Assist with Project management tasks.

EXTERNAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in completing operations by developing schedules, assigning and monitoring work, gathering resources, implementing productivity standards, resolving operations problems, maintaining reference manuals, implementing new procedures.
• Assist in providing quality service by enforcing quality and customer service standards.
• Occasionally assist with meeting clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project
• Assist in tracking project performance, using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short- and long-term goals
• Assist in project management tasks
• Assist with data entry tasks as may be required
• And any other duties assigned

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance. (Relevant certification in project management is a plus)
• One year of relevant experience in accounting and project management.
•  Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Hands-on experience with accounting software like FreshBooks and QuickBooks
• Experience with general ledger functions
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, good analytical, and multi-tasking skills
• Additional certification (CPA or CMA) is a plus

A successful candidate for this position will;

• Detail Oriented – achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task. 
• Willingness to think proactively and anticipate future needs
• Proven ability to solve complex problems methodically
• Possess time keeping skills
• Can work and deliver with minimal supervision
• ·Excellent  communication and interpersonal skills
• Have a positive attitude – our culture at SALIX is very collaborative and we strive to provide an enjoyable work environment.  We look for people that will enhance this culture