Administrative Accounting Assistant

Teck Resources Limited is a leading Canadian resource company focused on providing essential metals for global development. They are seeking an Administrative Accounting Assistant to support accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger activities, ensuring accurate processing and timely reporting.

Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Apply detailed knowledge of Accounts Receivable (A/R) procedures and methods to ensure accurate data entry. Review project markups and taxes, and process invoices on time
• Monitor bank accounts to ensure transactions are accurately allocated and recorded
• Maintain customer master data files accurately and in a timely manner
• Respond to A/R queries from internal departments and customers through investigation and analysis
• Review and approve Accounts Payable (A/P) invoices for proper authorization, accurate coding and posting
• Provide mentorship to staff regarding coding standards and procedures
• Ensure A/P processes align with SOX documentation and internal controls
• Track, monitor, and resolve issues related to invoice payments, coding discrepancies, and interdepartmental communications
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies promptly
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timelines and accuracy are maintained
• Assist with internal and external audit requests, ensuring documentation is complete and readily available
• Prepare ad-hoc postings and reports, such as surveys, annual financial statements for subsidiaries, and indirect tax returns, as requested by the Supervisor
• Provide backup assistance for project initiation

Skills

• Possess experience in accounting or have finished an undergraduate program in accounting
• Ability to communicate effectively across all departments and levels of responsibility by email, phone, or in person
• Familiarity with procedures for managing incoming and outgoing payments to guarantee detailed data input and timely processing
• Ability to multitask, tackle problems, and suggest solutions
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with a strong attention to detail and within tight deadlines
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is preferred
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel is preferred

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