Accounting Clerk

Job summary

The Accounting Clerk supports the accounting team by processing financial transactions, including payments, deposits, and bank reconciliations. They also assist with month-end closing, financial reporting, and maintaining accurate internal records.

Job details

The Accounting Clerk is responsible for supporting the accounting team through the accurate processing of payments, deposits, and financial transactions. This role manages EFTs, accounts receivable activities, bank reconciliations, expense claims, and month-end accounting tasks while maintaining accurate financial records. The successful candidate will assist with financial reporting, support audits, and contribute to process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and internal controls. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a commitment to accuracy are essential for success in this role. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Process and record daily intercompany transactions, including intercompany transfers, EFTs, PADs, bill payments, and ad hoc electronic payments. * Prepare and process EFT payment batches in accordance with company policies. * Process customer deposits, cheque deposits, electronic receipts, and maintain accurate accounts receivable records. * Prepare and maintain customer and vendor credit applications. * Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and investigate reconciling items. * Record and maintain accounting transactions related to development projects. * Review and process employee expense claims submitted. * Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for month-end and year-end close. * Maintain organized accounting records and provide support during external audits. * Assist with financial reporting and other accounting projects as assigned. * Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and operational efficiency. Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

What you’ll do

The Accounting Clerk supports the accounting team by processing financial transactions, including payments, deposits, and bank reconciliations. They also assist with month-end closing, financial reporting, and maintaining accurate internal records.

Requirements

Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail. Proficiency in managing accounts receivable, expense claims, and general accounting processes is essential for this role.

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred
• Month-End Close · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Accounts receivable
• Bank reconciliations
• Financial reporting
• Journal entries
• EFT processing
• Expense claims
• Month-end close
• Year-end close
• Internal controls
• Data entry
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Financial records management
• Audit support
• Process improvement
• Operational Efficiency
• Organizational Skills
• Administrative Functions
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounting
• Bookkeeping
• Accounting Records
• Auditing
• Deposit Accounts
• Bank Reconciliations
• Internal Controls
• Electronic Funds Transfer
• External Auditing
• Financial Statements
• Process Improvement
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Accounting Clerk
• Accounting and Bookkeeping Clerks
• Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks