Accounting Coordinator - Part-Time - Richmond Hill, ON

GOGcG • Richmond Hill, ON

17h • CA$26 - CA$30 • Onsite

About The Position

United Wire & Cable, a GCG company, is seeking an Accounting Coordinator to support daily accounting operations and office administration activities at our Richmond Hill, Ontario location. This part-time role, approximately 20 hours per week, involves processing invoices and payments, maintaining financial records, supporting GST/HST preparation, validating financial documentation, and assisting with general office administration. The position offers a consistent schedule, training on company systems, and the opportunity to gain practical experience in various accounting functions within a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Approximately one to two years of related experience in accounting support, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, office administration, or a similar environment.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and common financial documents.
• Experience entering, reviewing, or maintaining financial and administrative information with a high level of accuracy.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to learn QuickBooks and company-specific accounting processes.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify inconsistencies or missing information.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential financial and business information responsibly.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and ask appropriate questions when clarification is needed.
• Ability to work effectively with local colleagues and centralized accounting teams.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment where priorities may change.
• Availability to work onsite approximately 20 hours per week, primarily Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday during normal business hours.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in accounts receivable, customer payment processing, collections support, bookkeeping, or financial administration.
• Experience using QuickBooks.
• Experience using another ERP or financial system, such as Oracle, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Experience preparing account reconciliations, journal entries, bank deposits, or GST/HST supporting documentation.
• Experience reviewing invoices, tax documentation, insurance certificates, or vendor records.
• A college diploma or associate-level credential in accounting, bookkeeping, business administration, finance, or a related field.
• Experience working in a distribution, manufacturing, industrial, or data-driven business environment.
• Previous experience in a position combining accounting support with office administration.

Responsibilities

• Review invoices for accuracy and supporting documentation, then forward approved invoices to GCG’s accounts payable team.
• Process office-supply and other indirect-spend invoices.
• Prepare customer invoices and submit them through required portals.
• Record customer payments and daily receipts in QuickBooks.
• Reconcile invoices, payments, credit card activity, and account records, resolving or escalating discrepancies as needed.
• Prepare bank deposits and maintain supporting documentation.
• Assist with journal entries and the preparation of GST/HST filing information.
• Review and maintain tax certificates, insurance certificates, customer accounts, and vendor records.
• Respond to customer questions related to invoices, payments, and account discrepancies.
• Support credits, returns, invoice corrections, and routine financial documentation.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and confidential accounting records.
• Monitor shared accounting and administrative inboxes and route requests appropriately.
• Support general office administration, including ordering supplies and coordinating routine office needs.
• Follow established accounting procedures, internal controls, and applicable ISO policies.
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation ranging from $26.00 CAD to $30.00 CAD dependent on relevant accounting experience
• A part-time schedule of approximately 20 hours per week.
• A consistent anticipated schedule, primarily working Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
• Training on United Wire & Cable’s accounting processes, systems, and administrative procedures.
• The opportunity to develop practical experience across accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, financial documentation, and office administration.
• A collaborative working environment with support from local colleagues and GCG’s broader accounting organization
• An employee-centric company that values and truly appreciates our most important asset: You!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED