Accounting Clerk

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 35 to 44 hours per week
- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
**Work setting**:

- Private sector
**Tasks**:

- Manage accounts payable
- Prepare bank reconciliations
- Conduct banking
- Prepare payroll
- Store, update and retrieve financial data
- Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing and record systems
- Perform general office duties
- Address customers' complaints or concerns
- Prepare financial statements and reports
- Respond to employee questions and complaints
- Receive payments
- Proofread to ensure accuracy
- Prepare contracts and other papers
- Post journal entries
- Maintain accurate records
- Inform employees about payroll matters and benefit plans
- Ensure accuracy of financial transactions
- Co-ordinate employee performance and appraisal programs
- Balance and deposit cash
- Prepare invoices and bank deposits
- Oversee payroll administration
- Professionalism in customer service
- Calculate daily/shift payments received and reconcile with total sales
- Receive and issue payments
- Maintain records of employee attendance, leave and overtime to calculate pay and benefit entitlements, using manual or computerized systems
- Prepare and balance period-end reports and reconcile issued payrolls to bank statements
**Computer and technology knowledge**:

- Word processing software
- Accounting software
- Quick Books
- Spreadsheet
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- Point of sale system
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
**Weight handling**:

- Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
**Personal suitability**:

- Ability to multitask
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Organized
- Reliability
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
**Green job**:

- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
**Financial benefits**:

- Bonus
**Long term benefits**:

- Other benefits
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site amenities
- On-site housing options
- On-site recreation and activities
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities