Accounting Clerk

The accountant helps record all monetary transactions for the organization. This requires using computer software to keep track of incoming and outgoing money, and handling cash and checks. The accountant may be required to help prepare and deliver periodic reports on how the company's money is spent to help management make financial decisions. A typical day consists of relevant bookkeeping tasks such as updating financial records, managing and balancing accounts, processing invoices and bills, and filling out forms related to financial matters.

Accountants are responsible for full-cycle accounting, which requires an ability to juggle several organizational tasks at once. Their responsibilities include managing all aspects of general ledger, accounts receivable, and accounts payable, as well as handling payroll information, credit card statements, and cash flow. They may also be called upon for various other miscellaneous duties.

An Accountant typically must have extensive experience with payroll, financial statements, bank reconciliation, and general bookkeeping. At least a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business is usually preferred. Advanced knowledge of computer software, particularly QuickBooks and Microsoft Office, is essential.

The job is extremely hands-on and detail-oriented, bearing much responsibility, so an Accountant must be responsible and self-reliant. The ability to present information to owners and coworkers is critical; in those presentations, they must be able to define problems distinctly, collect data accurately, establish reliable facts, and draw valid conclusions. Full charge Accountants often work overtime due to time-sensitive or a large number of tasks.

As an Accountant one can expect to work in close proximity with a business or company in order to ensure that the most economically viable and safe decisions are made in order to keep finances tight and under control.

**Key Responsibilities**:
Process vendor invoices as received, and process vendor payments in a timely fashion through cheques, or electronic payment methods. Update and maintain all accounting records using accounting software. Reconcile all accounts as needed and update information as it may pertain to vendors. Handling changes to accounting books and balances accounts.

Maintain bookkeeping records, copying and filing information as required.

Prepare independent broker statements ensuring accuracy of information for earnings and deductions. Knowledge of excel required and advanced technical excel skill is considered an asset. Prepare payments of brokers in a timely fashion.

Knowledge of multi-currency transactions is an asset.

**Skills**:

- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Prior administrative, clerical, or bookkeeping experience in financial related positions
- Ability to handle a high volume of data entry
- Display a high level of multitasking abilities
- Working knowledge of accounts payable, receivable, payroll and general ledger
- Proficient in QuickBooks and MS Office. Both testing and references will be required.
- Outgoing team player who is able to communicate effectively and professionally on the phone as well as through written communication
- Very organized, detail oriented and result driven Flexible approach to changing priorities at a moment’s notice
- Ability to multi-task and stay focused in a fast-paced environment
- Clear and fluent written and verbal English is required.
- Minimum 1-year in bookkeeping /accounting role
- Payroll, onboarding, tax filing and general HR experience is a plus

**Salary**: $39,000.00-$45,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person