Reporting to the Controller, the Accounting Clerk is a professional, organized, accounting specialist with the skills to execute day-to-day business financial operations.
WHY JOIN US
• Extensive Health and Dental coverage
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Competitive wages
• Job Security (long standing and growing company)
• On the Job Training
• Professional Designation fee paid
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Social events/activities
• Years of Service Program
Responsibilities:
• Managing AP/AR
• Bookkeeping responsibilities
• Interacting with management, customers and vendors
• Prepare invoices, coordinate the billing process and accounts receivable
• Facilitate accounts payable payments to vendors/subcontractors
• Record collections, payments, interest, etc.
• Prepare and maintain payment templates in the banking system
• Perform bank reconciliations
• Manage cheque runs as required
• Assist the finance team in compiling month-end and year-end accruals
• Handle inquiries from internal and external sources
• Other duties as assigned or required
Skill/Effort Requirement:
• Excellent analytical, financial, and mathematical abilities
• Post secondary education in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with AP/AR
• Experience with multicurrency transactions – CAD/USD
• Experience working with banks (banking transactions, money transfers, deposits etc.)
• Knowledge of financial and accounting processes, payment systems, etc.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with operating management, financial staff, and other departments.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Able to commute between facilities (Niagara Metal Finishers and H&S)
• Strong attention to detail