Accounting Clerk

**Accounting Clerk**

**Peterborough, Ontario Canada**

**G&A Division**

**Shimano** is a global company offering the world’s sporting community with top labels and brands including Shimano, G. Loomis, Power Pro, Lazer, and PRO. Our Canadian headquarters is located in Peterborough, Ontario. We are seeking an **Accounting Clerk** to join our team.

We are proud of our staff; diverse in talent, interests and backgrounds. Job seekers can find unique, one of a kind job opportunities across various departments, including national and regional sales, marketing, retail services, customer service, finance and distribution. We offer an exceptional array of employee benefits and we are proud of a workforce that takes advantage of the health and wellness benefits we offer. Those that seek opportunities with employers that focus on reducing negative impacts on the environment need look no further than Shimano Canada. If you feel you can bring talent, innovation and enthusiasm to our workforce then please consider the opportunities we have available.

**Job Summary**:
Reporting directly to the Controller, the Accounting Clerk will support the finance team through timely and accurate processing of AR/AP entries as well as assisting in other projects, which benefit the company’s overall performance.

**Essential Duties/Responsibilities**:

- Promptly enters A/P; codes to the correct general ledger accounts; confirms correct approval and verifies all required documentation
- Applies payments received to appropriate ledger accounts
- Complete monthly Bank Reconciliations for Canadian and US accounts
- Observes and upholds accounts payable and accounts receivable policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Maintains contact with vendors regarding any AP matters
- Answers the phone and other reception desk duties
- Participates in special projects as required
- Upholds and respects various processing deadlines including tight month end and year end deadlines

**Job Qualifications**:

- Strong organizational and communication skills
- The ability to operate accounting software
- Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite capabilities
- Excellent attention to detail
- Must be a team player within a large multifunctional organization
- Bi-lingual (French) an asset, but not required

**Education**:

- College Diploma/University Degree or equivalent work experience within an accounting/finance role

If you are interested in this opportunity and feel you meet the qualifications we require, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your current Cover Letter and Resume in PDF or Word format.
- NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Shimano Canada Ltd. reserves the right to modify and change responsibilities and duties herein without notice._
- **Shimano Canada Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any classification protected by federal, provincial, or local law. Shimano Canada is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation during the recruitment and selection process are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required. We will work with you to meet your needs.**_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday