Accounting Clerk

Join our talented team Employees at Savage Arms (Canada), Inc. are passionate and committed to delivering quality products to our customers. Our culture centers on an engaged and accountable workforce. Our goal is to attract and retain a diverse workforce: rich in talent, background, ideas and experience. Savage Arms Canada Inc. is a market leader of quality rimfire sporting rifles. We machine metal, assemble and distribute our products worldwide.

We are seeking an Accounting Clerk on a 6 month fixed-term contract to join our Finance Team.

**Main Responsibilities and Duties**:

- Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
- Preparing general ledger entries by accruing expenses, requesting disbursement and reconciling accounts

**Other Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Review accounts receivable statements for outstanding invoices, accurate payments and contacting customers to obtain payments
- Print and adjust journal entries monthly and produce required reports and files
- Special assignments and projects as assigned

**Qualifications and Skills**:

- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Business or related field
- 1-2 years of experience in accounting
- Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Exceptional time management skills
- Self-motivated with a drive to take initiative
- Knowledge of manufacturing an asset
- In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Savage Arms is committed to accommodating individual needs of applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation to ensure your equal participation during the recruitment and selection process_

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

**Salary**: $20.00-$21.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Lakefield, ON K0L 2H0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Accounting: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person