Eaton is currently seeking a Part Time Accounting Assistant (6-month contract) to join our team. This role is based in our Mississauga office. We make what matters work. At Eaton, we believe that power, whether it’s electrical, hydraulic, or mechanical power – is a fundamental part of people’s lives. Technology, transportation, energy, and infrastructure – these are things the world relies on every day. That’s why we are dedicated to helping our customers across the world find new ways to manage power more efficiently, safely, and sustainably. And we’re committed to improving people’s lives, the communities where we live and work, and the planet our future generations will depend on. Because that’s what really matters–and we’re here to make sure it works. While our vision is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services, our culture and what we value can be represented in six essential leadership attributes expected of all Eaton employees. We’re ethical – we play by the rules and act with integrity. We’re passionate – we care deeply about what we do. We set high expectations and we perform. We’re accountable – we seek responsibility and take ownership. We do what we say. We’re efficient – we value speed and simplicity. We’re transparent – we say what we think. We make it okay to disagree. We learn – we are curious, adaptable, and willing to teach what we know. About Eaton: As a power management company with 2021 sales of $19.6 billion, Eaton provides energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power more efficiently, safety and sustainably. We have approximately 92,000 employees across the world and sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. Position Overview: The primary function of this role is to provide proactive support to the Finance function and ensure efficient processing of transactions in the Accounting system. Responsibilities: Calculate and analyze commission accruals. Process commission payouts. Manage the accurate and efficient processing of transactions in the Eaton accounting system including processing AP transactions, providing coding on invoices and liasing with vendor master team to create vendor accounts. Processing SPA (Special Pricing) claims for Account Receivable. Review Open Items in Customer Account system. Prepare Account Reconciliations and journal entries. Month-end journal entries, along with appropriate variance analysis and explanation of major variations. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: Minimum 2 years in an accounting environment. University Education with a business focus. Must be legally eligible to work in Canada without company sponsorship now and in the future. Preferred Qualifications: Understanding of foreign exchange transaction and translation reporting. Knowledge of federal/provincial laws and regulations regarding taxes. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes Oxley (SOX). Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to facilitate teams/groups and work with all levels of the organization. Intermediate knowledge of MS Office, especially MS Excel. Effective time management and project management skills. SAP experience preferred. Eaton has in place accessibility policies for accommodating employees with disabilities. If you are selected for an interview and require accommodations, please let the recruiter or hiring manager know so that we can work to make reasonable adjustments that best suit your needs. Accessibility information may be found at: http://www.eatoncanada.ca/EatonCA/OurCompany/Accessibility/index.htm Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy, helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges, and doing what’s best for our stakeholders and all of society. Founded in 1911, Eaton has been listed on the NYSE for nearly a century. We reported revenues of $19.6 billion in 2021 and serve customers in more than 170 countries. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. Eaton is committed to having a workforce that is diverse and non-discriminatory at all levels, reflecting the diversity of our customers and the varied environments in which we conduct business around the world. Our success depends on our ability to attract and retain the very best people unlimited by race, color, social or economic status, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any protected status. Eaton follows relevant non-discrimination laws and regulations in the countries where we operate. It is the policy of the Company to make all decisions regarding employment, including hiring, compensation, training, promotions, transfers, or lay-offs, based on the principle of equal employment opportunity as defined above. Job: Finance/Accounting Region: North America – Canada Organization: ESSG CA Canada Job Level: Entry Level Schedule: Part-time Does this position offer relocation?: No Travel: No