Junior Accounts Payable/Accounting Assistant

Job Description

<h3>Job Description</h3><p>Job Description<p>Salary: $41,600 - $45,760<br /><p>Junior Accounts Payable / Accounting Assistant</p><p><br /></p><p>Salary: $20$22/hour<br />Start: ASAP<br />Location: London, ON</p><p><br /></p><p>About the Role</p><p>ITPS (Canada) Ltd. is seeking a Junior Accounts Payable / Accounting Assistant to support our busy finance department. This entry-level role is ideal for an individual who is confident with computers, highly organized, and eager to learn accounting systems (Sage 50,Sage Intacct, CentreSuite, and ERP tools) in a professional environment.</p><p>You will work closely with the Accounts Payable Specialist and Accounting team to ensure accurate financial processing across ITPS and related entities.</p><p><br /></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><br /></p><p>Accounts Payable Support (Primary Focus)</p><ul><li>Assist with entry and coding of vendor invoices, contractor invoices, and employee expense reports into Sage 50(Soon to be Sage Intacct)</li><li>Support the preparation of weekly payment runs, including Canadian and foreign payments.</li><li>Help prepare EFT, wire, ACH, and cheque payments for approval and processing.</li><li>Follow up with vendors, contractors, and employees to obtain missing invoices, receipts, and supporting documentation.</li><li>Assist with corporate credit card reconciliation, coding, and tracking down transactions in CentreSuite.</li><li>Learn to identify VAT, HST, and GST requirements on invoices.</li><li>Assist in matching invoices to purchase orders and vendor/contractor agreements.</li><li>Support the AP Specialist in streamlining payment processes and improving efficiency.</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>General Accounting & Administration</p><ul><li>Assist with audit preparation, document gathering, and file organization.</li><li>Help prepare basic accounting reports under supervision.</li><li>Support intercompany reconciliation tasks as needed.</li><li>Maintain organized, accurate digital filing systems for all financial documents.</li><li>Assist with AR/AP-related banking transactions when senior staff are away.</li><li>Provide vacation coverage for basic AP tasks (with training and support).</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Systems & Technology Support</p><ul><li>Learn Sage 50/ Intactt , CentreSuite, and new ERP tools as they are implemented.</li><li>Help with system transitions, including testing, data entry, and troubleshooting.</li><li>Assist in ensuring accurate integration of CentreSuite expense downloads into Sage Intacct.</li><li>Provide administrative support for new finance system setup and updates.</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Qualifications</p><p><br /></p><p>Required</p><ul><li>Strong computer confidence; willing and able to learn new systems quickly</li><li>High attention to detail</li><li>Strong organizational and time-management skills</li><li>Ability to follow structured processes</li><li>Excellent communication and customer service skills</li><li>Solid data-entry accuracy</li><li>Proficiency with MS Outlook, Word, and especially Excel</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Preferred (nice-to-have, not required)</p><ul><li>Experience with Sage 50/Intacct or any accounting software</li><li>Exposure to accounts payable, bookkeeping, or financial administration</li><li>Experience in aviation, education, or multi-entity environments</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Why Join ITPS?</p><ul><li>Competitive hourly wage ($20$22/hour)</li><li>Full training provided</li><li>Opportunity to grow into AP Specialist or full-cycle Bookkeeper roles</li><li>Exposure to multiple companies and complex, interesting financial operations</li><li>Supportive team and long-term growth opportunities</li><li>Involvement in upcoming system transitions (CentreSuite, ERP)</li></ul><p></p></p></p>