Accounting Clerk

Job summary

The Accounting Clerk is responsible for performing essential accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and data entry. They also manage financial reconciliations, prepare agency applications, and process journal entries and bank deposits.

Job details

Accounting Clerk Bargaining Unit CUPE Local 3223 Salary $55,444.68 – $64,508.80 Position Summary To provide accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, computer data input, reconciling petty cash, preparing the Agency application for Children’s Special Allowance and GST rebate, preparing Health Coverage applications for children in the care of the Society; reconciling vendor’s statements; producing journal entries and completing bank deposits. Qualifications High school diploma with focus on accounting/bookkeeping. 1+ year in the accounting/bookkeeping field. Working knowledge of Excel with excellent keyboarding skills and data entry experience. Basic knowledge of word processing programs. Proficiency in a second language an asset. Additional Information Candidates must undergo and successfully pass a background check before an offer of employment may be made. Proof of education is required. This position is a covering a Durham Children’s Aid Society does not utilize Artificial Intelligence for the screening and selection of candidates. About Us Durham Children’s Aid Society has been supporting families and protecting children in our community since 1905. We are responsible for providing child protection services to children and youth under the age of 18, and their families, who live in Durham Region. We work with families and our community partners to help children grow up safe and healthy. In most instances, we are able to keep children safe in their family home by working with their primary caregivers to address any challenges they may be facing. Learn more about us at www.durhamcas.ca. Our Commitment to Diversity We strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. Our commitment to equity is grounded in an institution-wide commitment to achieving a working, teaching, and learning environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. We actively seek candidates from First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, women, and people with differing abilities (including people who have experienced mental health and substance use challenges). We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. What We Offer We offer an inclusive work environment. Our office is well situated on Taunton Road and is transit accessible. Most positions are eligible for hybrid work in accordance with our Flexible Work Arrangement policy. We offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation package, including a defined benefits pension plan with the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS). Learn more at www.durhamcas.ca/careers. Please apply by 4:30 p.m. on October 20, 2026, through our career’s portal - Careers - Durham Children's Aid Society We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Accounting Clerk is responsible for performing essential accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and data entry. They also manage financial reconciliations, prepare agency applications, and process journal entries and bank deposits.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma with a focus on accounting or bookkeeping and at least one year of relevant experience. Proficiency in Excel, strong keyboarding skills, and data entry experience are required.

Benefits

• Defined benefits pension plan
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Inclusive work environment

Listed skills

• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred
• Bookkeeping · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Accounts payable
• Accounts receivable
• Data entry
• Reconciling petty cash
• Journal entries
• Bank deposits
• Excel
• Keyboarding
• Word processing
• Bookkeeping
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounting
• Artificial Intelligence
• Teaching
• Deposit Accounts
• Mental Health
• Data Entry
• Child Protective Services

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Social Services
• Government & Public Sector
• Accounting Clerk
• Accounting and Bookkeeping Clerks
• Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks