Job Description
Accounting Assistant
Corporate Services - Corporate Finance
Status: (1) Regular Full-Time position
Salary Range: $45,184 to $56,478 per annum plus comprehensive benefits
Work Mode: On-site
Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton
Hours of work: 35 hours per week
Are you a highly motivated details oriented administrative professional who is passionate about Finance?
Reporting to the Supervisor of Corporate Reporting and Receivables, in this position you will be expected to offer accounting support by verifying payments against invoices for accuracy, assisting with cheque distribution, and providing backup for invoicing and other accounting duties. Ensure compliance with Regional policies and proper authorization for all transactions.
What you will do in this role:
- Audit payments against invoices for accuracy.
- Handle weekly cheque runs and distribute cheques per instructions.
- Record and follow up on cheques for deposit.
- Prepare journal entries on time.
- Communicate with clients, peers, and management on payment issues.
- Manage office supply inventory and order supplies.
- Provide backup for accounts receivable tasks, including invoicing and statements.
- Perform other assigned duties.
What the role requires:
- High school diploma required. College diploma in accounting or business is considered an asset
- At least one year of accounting or equivalent administrative office experience.
Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent organizational, communication and customer service skills
- Proficient computer skills including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Detail oriented combined with excellent organization skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities to meet deadlines
- Effective team player
- Knowledge of the PeopleSoft Software would be an asset
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
Join us—be bold, think big, and help shape a better tomorrow.
Perks That Make Work Fun (and Your Life Easier)!
At Peel Region, we believe in taking care of you. Here's what you'll enjoy when you join our team:
- Top-Notch Benefits: Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plan (yes, even psychological health coverage) — starting on your very first day!
- OMERS Pension Plan: Automatic enrolment to help secure your future with peace of mind.
- Vacation Time That Grows: Start with 3 weeks of vacation per year— because work-life balance is important!
- Personal Days Just for You: Enjoy 3 paid personal days and floating holidays to recharge whenever you need.
- Wellness First: Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle and prioritize your health and well-being.
- Performance Pays Off: Annual performance reviews with merit increases — your hard work is recognized and rewarded!
- Supportive, Respectful Culture: Work in an environment where leadership truly cares and inclusivity is celebrated.
- Learning & Growth: Access to tuition reimbursement and tons of development resources to keep you growing — whether in your career or on a personal level.
We’ve got you covered — because we know happy, healthy people do their best work! 🎉
Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.
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About Us
Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.
We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.
Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.
Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.
Additional Information
Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca
Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.
