
Accounting Clerk - Contract
- Canada
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Process invoice and employee expense payments, general ledger coding and assisting with accounts payable inquiries.
- Verify invoice information and process payments in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Audit employee expense reimbursement requests for proper supporting documentation and approval(s).
- Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies.
- Respond to inquiries within organization and from vendors, researching payment issues as needed.
- Prepare and process General Ledger entries and ensure entries are accurate.
- Assist with Month End, Quarter End and Year End statement reviews.
- Gain understanding of existing processes to identify areas where improvements can be made, such as automation, streamlining, or standardization.
- May be requested on undertake other related duties on a periodic basis.
- Typically requires completion of a post-secondary education in Business or Accounting, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Integrity and adherence to standards, policy and procedures.
- Excellent customer service skills coupled with an understanding of the commitment to meet defined service levels.
- Strong computer skills; proficient use of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and knowledge of AccPac software.
- Proven time management, organization, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Retail experience would be considered an asset.
- Stress from open office noise.
- Sitting for long periods of time at workstations (e.g. while keyboarding).
- Lack of control over pace due to multiple and/or tight deadlines beyond one's control.
- Exposure to eye strain from computer terminals.