.When you join the Sandalwood team, you'll join an engaging and inclusive group with a mission to help our customers identify, assess, and reduce work-related risks to quality, productivity, and employee health.In your day to day activities, you'll work with multiple customers, as a consultant and trusted partner in Sandalwood's areas of expertise of Injury Prevention, Systems Engineering & Systems Integration. You'll help customers innovate, solve their current struggles and guide them with the power of Sandalwood's deeply ingrained subject matter expertise.You will have opportunities to help lead your own individual development with programs designed to guide you. Feeling you haven't been recognized lately? You will have the chance to consistently appreciate your coworkers and be appreciated by your coworkers for continued distinction using our peer to peer appreciation and feedback software.You will be encouraged to participate in Sandalwood's multitude of extra-curricular activities including:An innovative health, safety and wellness programAn internal innovation forum to guide and develop innovation initiativesThe all-team meeting and staff day planning committee, dedicated to fostering team dynamics, collaboration and cross-functional interactionsParticipating in on-campus and virtual recruitingThe social committee plans various get-togethers for the team outside of workOur cross-line of business marketing committee assists with marketing planning, ideas and collaborationThe mentorship program provides a forum for mentors/mentees to connect and provide feedback, make connections and offer encouragementCommunity involvement opportunities driven by our team's background, our companies' core values and community needSandalwood's people are its greatest and most treasured asset. Learn more about our focus on our people on our YouTube Channel, Sandalwood Engineering & Ergonomics.RequirementsTasks assigned / Work priorities:Data Entry: Basic data entry tasks for accounting assistants include logging transactions, recording and reviewing journal entries, creating invoices, and crafting spreadsheets.Clerical Duties: Accounting assistants may run errands around the office. They handle incoming mail, scan and photocopy documents, and prepare quarterly reports. They also help with year-end audits and bank reconciliations.Customer Service: Accounting assistants often need to communicate with vendors and customers about invoices and payments. This could be by email or phone.Employee Expenses: Assisting with payroll is one of the most important parts of an accounting assistant's job description. They verify timesheets, calculate vacation and sick days, prepare checks, and assure compliance with laws and best practices.Financial Reports: Accounting assistants help accounting managers create and update financial reports