Accounting clerk

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: Bilingual
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Experience an asset
• or equivalent experience

Tasks

• Prepare journal entry
• Manage accounts receivable
• Manage accounts payable
• Prepare bank reconciliations
• Invoice clients
• Collect payments from debtors
• Store, update and retrieve financial data
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing and record systems
• Perform general office duties
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Prepare reports
• Manage cash
• Reconcile accounts
• Receive payments
• Perform basic bookkeeping tasks
• Work with minimal supervision
• Prepare sales or other contracts

Computer and technology knowledge

• Word processing software
• Accounting software
• Quick Books
• Database software
• Data analysis software
• Presentation software
• Electronic mail
• Spreadsheet
• Electronic scheduler
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Internet
• MS Windows

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Ability to work independently

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Reliability
• Versatility
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?

Workplace information

• Hybrid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site recreation and activities
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week
• Wellness program

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
• Provides visual accessibility accommodations (for example: braille, screen readers, etc.)
• Provides auditory accessibility accommodations (for example: transcription software, teletypewriters, etc.)
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for mature workers

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
• Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)