Accounting clerk

Job summary

The role involves managing full-cycle accounting tasks including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and the preparation of financial statements. Additionally, the clerk is responsible for bank reconciliations, tax preparation, and general office clerical duties.

Job details

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 hours per week Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years Work setting Construction Tasks Prepare general ledger Prepare journal entry Manage accounts receivable Manage accounts payable Prepare trial balance Open and close books for auditors Prepare bank reconciliations Review on the behaviour with regard to deposits and withdrawals, overdraws, defaults, dishonoured payments and spending patterns Prepare payroll Invoice clients Collect payments from debtors Assess fixed assets and depreciation Perform financial calculations, such as costing and budgeting Prepare income tax Store, update and retrieve financial data Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing and record systems Perform general office duties Address customers' complaints or concerns Organize and maintain inventory Prepare financial statements and reports Prepare reports Manage cash Computer and technology knowledge Word processing software Accounting software Database software Electronic mail MS Excel Internet MS Windows Area of specialization Accounting Transportation/travel information Own transportation Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Repetitive tasks Attention to detail Weight handling Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs) Personal suitability Ability to multitask Accurate Client focus Excellent oral communication Organized Reliability Quick learner Versatility Resourcefulness Team player Employment terms options Day Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits Financial benefits Life insurance

What you’ll do

The role involves managing full-cycle accounting tasks including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and the preparation of financial statements. Additionally, the clerk is responsible for bank reconciliations, tax preparation, and general office clerical duties.

Requirements

Candidates must have a college or non-university diploma in a relevant program and 1 to 2 years of experience. Proficiency in accounting software, MS Excel, and the ability to work in a fast-paced construction environment are required.

Benefits

• Health Benefits • Dental Plan • Disability Benefits • Health Care Plan • Paramedical Services Coverage • Vision Care Benefits • Life Insurance

Listed skills

• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Payroll · Preferred
• invoicing · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• General Ledger
• Journal Entry
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounts Payable
• Trial Balance
• Bank Reconciliations
• Payroll
• Invoicing
• Fixed Assets Depreciation
• Financial Calculations
• Income Tax
• Financial Statements
• MS Excel
• Accounting Software
• Word Processing
• Database Software

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Construction
• Administrative