Accounting Clerk

Job Title: Accounting Clerk

Rate of Pay: $20/hour

Shift: Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm

Location: Mississauga, Ontario - Dixie and Courtney Park

Job Type: Ongoing Temporary

We are hiring for an experienced Accounting Clerk. This is long-term temporary to permanent hire opportunity with a fast-paced company that offers HR and accounting solutions. We are looking for an individual with 2-3 years of experience in a similar long-term accounting role, with strong computer, calculation and customer service skills. We are looking for candidates who can interview and start immediately.

Responsibilities:

· Report to and communicate with the Accounting Manager regarding collection goals and performance levels

· Receive and fill out payments to third parties via cash, cheque, credit, etc.

· Post and reconcile customer payments to general ledgers

· Post A/P data to profit/loss reports, balance sheets, income statements, etc.

· Balance daily A/R batches; prepare and distribute payment reports and statistics

· Calculate, prepare and issue bills, invoices and account statements

· Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies or misapplied cash transactions

· Review all credit balances, refund and adjustments; apply any adjustments or corrections

· Code, total, batch, enter, verify and reconcile transactions such as accounts payable and receivable, payroll, purchase orders, cheques, invoices, cheque requisitions, and bank statements

· Compile data for profit and loss statements

· Monitor profit margins based on revenue and expense data

· Double check journal entries to ensure accuracy, noting and correcting errors

· Audit accounts to ensure timely payments

· Respond to customer inquiries demonstrating excellent customer service skills

· Ensure strict confidentiality and privacy of financial records

· Other general administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications:

· 2-3 years of experience working in similar accounting role required

· Post-secondary education in accounting required; CPA or CGA as an asset

· Experience using various internal management and accounting software

· Experience handling confidential information

· Strong customer service and communication skills

· Strong attention to detail

· Demonstrates logical thinking and strong problem solving skills

· Willing to learn, adaptive and receptive to feedback

· Strong computer skills and good with numbers

· MUST be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment handling multiple tasks at once

We are interviewing and onboarding qualified candidates immediately! Please apply online today.