Accounting Clerk

D.M. Wills Associates Limited is looking for an Accounting Clerk for a 12-month contract.
Reporting to the Controller, the Accounting Clerk is responsible for Accounts Payable (including employee expense payments), data entry in the support of corporate accounting services, and other accounting duties which may be assigned by the Controller. In addition, this role supports other corporate activities, as required, including reception.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Monitor, update and reconcile corporate accounts and inventory tracking via spreadsheets and/or the company financial management system.
- Execute Month End activities including Bank Account Reconciliation, Benefits Report, Accrual and Prepaid Account analysis, Depreciation, and other recurring accounting Journal Entries.
- Process Accounts Payable from entering into the financial accounting system to payment of vendors.
- Process employee expense claim payments during bi-weekly payroll in a timely manner.
- Monitor, manage and facilitate the Corporate Cell Phone Plan
- Process the receipt of client payments.
- Manage both vendor and client WSIB and Insurance certificate requests.
- Support corporate administrative activities including reception at front desk.
- Administer petty cash transactions including receipts and disbursements.

**Significant Qualifications and Experience**:

- 4-year degree in Business/Accounting or an equivalent related field and/or a combination of relevant work experience.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe.
- Ability to manipulate large data sets, demonstrate critical thinking in producing various analyses and tables, as well as develop charts/graphs in both Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to self-review.
- Ability to adapt to versatile deliverables/analyses and demonstrate logic/reasoning.
- Exhibit strong time management skills, and work ethic, with the ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment and to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
- Desire to learn and be involved in a variety of projects and a dynamic work environment.

Work Culture
At Wills, we build partnerships with our team members, clients and community rooted in respect and fostered through a work environment that is committed to supporting, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
At Wills, we value smart work and promote a work-life balance for team members with flexible work options including hybrid work (in office/remote). We provide a social and professional environment to support your personal and professional goals.
We believe what we do has a significant impact on our community and the communities where we work. This is something we take seriously.
Why This Job Matters
At Wills, we form partnerships with our team members, our clients, and communities to develop innovative engineering, environmental and planning solutions to today’s complex problems. On a micro-level the work you do contributes to successful project completion and exceeding clients’ expectations. On a macro-level, the work you do, as a Wills team member, has a direct impact on the safety and mobility of our friends, families, and the people of Ontario every day. The daily activities and decisions made by our various team have a direct impact on the people that use the infrastructure, both locally and provincially - something about which you can feel good.
What You Will Gain
As an Accounting Clerk, you will have the opportunity to contribute to Wills’ success working with a dynamic team through a variety of accounting tasks, creative thinking and promoting efficiency within our Corporate Services Department.
At Wills, we form partnerships with our staff, our clients, and the public to create solutions that work for today’s complex problems.
Wills offers a competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits and merit-based bonuses for performance and tenure. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
If you are a goal oriented, highly motivated individual who is looking to join a successful team, Wills is interested in speaking with you. Please submit a cover letter and resume.