Accounting Clerk

4 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada People Corporation Full time

We are seeking an Accounting Clerk to join our Coughlin team in Ottawa.

**Please note that this is an in-office position.**
The Accounting Clerk is responsible for the accounts payable functions of the company and is responsible to ensure that duties are carried out in such a way as to enable a smooth operation and administration of any associated financial matters pertaining to the company.
The Accounting Clerk is primarily responsible for accounts payable functions and special projects.
**The Accounting Clerk will**:

- Prepare, reconcile, print and mail cheques
- Prepare online banking transactions including bill payments, wires, and electronic fund transfers
- Allocate and code expenses
- Create new vendor codes and distribute to accounting software
- Export, post, and print invoice listings, cheque summary reports, cheque registers, payment posting journals, and any other reports as required
- Prepare audit information
- Match invoices with the pre-cheque register
- Review aged payables on a monthly basis to ensure timely payments are made
- Ensure proper approvals are secured prior to processing/paying invoices, and that the payments are processed within the given due dates
- Ensure that all accounting records are accurate and in balance
- Consult experts or policy manuals to determine the best course of action as required

**To be successful as an Accounting Clerk with Coughlin & Associates, you will need**:

- Experience with accounting software, such as Sage 50 or other such as QuickBooks
- Practical knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting theories and practices
- Superior data entry skills and strong mathematical and reconciliation skills
- Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office and standard office administration procedures
- Excellent grammatical, spelling, and communication skills
- The ability to maintain good public relations, both within and outside the organization
- Strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize and multi-task, and the ability to manage time effectively
- The ability to adhere to existing company policies and procedures
- The ability to use tact and discretion to maintain information in the strictest of confidence
- Experience with accounting software, such as Sage 50 or other such as QuickBooks

**What's in it for you**:

- Learn by working alongside our experts
- Extended health care and dental benefits
- A retirement savings plan with company contributions
- A suite of Health & Wellness offerings
- Mental Health programs and support for you and your family
- Assistance for the completion of industry designations
- Competitive compensation

At People Corporation we are committed to helping businesses succeed. We are a national provider of benefits, retirement, wealth, wellness, and human resource solutions. Our experts and solutions serve over 20,000 clients representing nearly 3 million Canadians. We offer customized solutions designed to fit the unique needs of businesses and their employees, members and stakeholders.
About Coughlin & Associates Ltd.:
Across the country, thousands of Canadians rely on Coughlin & Associates Ltd. to design and administer their group medical, dental, disability, life insurance and pension benefits. Coughlin is a full-service benefits consultant and third party administrator. Our services include:

- Group benefits consulting and plan marketing
- Plan administration and correspondence
- Claims adjudication and payment

Established in 1958, Coughlin & Associates Ltd. provides services to some of Canada’s most respected companies, unions and public service organizations


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