Accounting Clerk

**Corrosion Service Company Limited (CSCL)** was founded in 1950 by Thomas R.B. Watson as the first Canadian firm to specialize in cathodic protection and corrosion engineering. Our founding philosophy was based on the principles of providing great customer service and developing a deep understanding of customer needs, these same core principles still guide our company today.

**We are an employee-owned company** - This ownership structure gives us a unique perspective on business and ensures that our stakeholders (customers, employees, and partners), rather than shareholders, always come first. This is vital for a company such as ours, given that we exist primarily to protect the environment and the prosperity of the communities in which we live.

**What’s in it for you**:

- Industry-leading wages and comprehensive benefit plan
- Work side-by-side with industry leaders in corrosion engineering and start building your successful career portfolio
- Company-sponsored training/education fees (e.g., P.Eng., NACE, etc.)
- Fitness club membership discount program
- Chance to be part of a high-energy and high-performing team
- Collaborative working environment founded on respect

**Position Title: Accounting Clerk**

**Location: Markham, Ontario**

**, permanent, on-site**

***GENERAL FUNCTION**:
Reporting to the Vice-President, Finance & Administration, the Accounting Clerk will ensure complete and accurate accounting records of receipts and disbursements in the organization by performing various clerical and bookkeeping tasks and providing general administrative support to the finance team.

**Responsibilities**:
**Banking**:

- Receive and record deposits/payments from customers in ERP system
- Prepare daily bank deposit slips, visit bank to execute deposits
- Reconcile payments with invoices and update the accounts receivable ledger
- Identify and resolve payment discrepancies
- Process credit card payment receipts on Moneris terminal
- Maintain accurate banking records and documents

**Accounts Receivable and Credit**:

- Review of AR aging report to identify current and overdue accounts
- Contact customers regarding outstanding balances and arrange for payment
- Co-ordinate collection efforts with internal sales teams and project managers, if required
- Maintain collection notes in ERP system
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of customer accounts and accounts receivable transactions
- File and organize documents related to invoices, receipts, and customer communications
- Generate and analyze accounts receivable reports for management
- Provide regular updates on the status of outstanding invoices and cash flow
- New customer set-up and onboarding (ERP profile, EFT/banking details, credit approval)
- Respond to customer inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account balances
- Provide statements and documentation as needed
- Conduct credit checks on new customers and assess creditworthiness
- Set appropriate credit limits for customers based on credit analysis

**Collaboration with Other Departments**:

- Coordinate with the sales and customer service teams to resolve customer issues
- Collaborate with the accounting department to ensure accurate financial reporting

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- A complete or comprehensive understanding of accounting department practices and procedures
- The ability to act responsibly and ethically when working with sensitive financial information, whether it’s information for the company, its customers, vendors, contractors, or employees
- High computer literacy and responsible for keying information into various computers and software programs
- Strong people skills - a polite and professional demeanor when working with other companies, as well as consumers and coworkers
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
- High school diploma or equivalent required with some bookkeeping coursework; associate degree in business or Accounting preferred.
- At least three years of increasingly responsible experience in Accounting; related business school or college

Note: All employment is conditional upon completing and obtaining a satisfactory background check, including employment, references, and criminal records (for which a pardon has not been granted) checks. **You must be legally eligible to work in Canada.**

Please advise the Human Resources Department to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

Thank you for your interest but only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.