Accounting Clerk

**Company Biography**

Tbaytel is a leading regional provider of telecommunications products and services. We are a dynamic, growth-oriented company committed to investing in the people and organizations that help build strong and healthy communities throughout the entire region we serve. Tbaytel offers comprehensive benefits, performance and recognition programs, educational training, work-life balance and career growth opportunities.

**Position Summary**

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor - Finance, the Accounting Clerk is an experienced clerical accounting staff member who is expected to independently handle the daily business of one or more areas of the Finance Division’s activities.

**Major Responsibilities**
- Prepares and maintains documents related to accounts such as manual billings, account statements and other financial documents.
- Enters and reconciles transactions such as accounts payables and receivables, purchase orders, payments, invoices, cheque requisitions and bank statements.
- Reconciles fixed asset and accumulated depreciation records, general ledger and other related systems as may be required.
- Maintains the integrity of database accounting systems by regularly updating files, reports and spreadsheets.
- Prepares and processes documents and the required controls related to billing. Reviews variances, provides explanations and troubleshoots issues.
- Performs daily verification and posting of data to journals, ledgers and other records.
- Performs collection duties, which include but are not limited to contacting customers through a range of techniques, reviewing and resolving customer billing issues/disputes and negotiating payment plans.
- Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of and complies with all legislation and Tbaytel policies relevant to the position and the duties performed.
- Performs other related duties as required.

**Minimum Qualifications**
- A university or college degree or diploma in Accounting, along with 1 year of experience in an accounting environment

OR
- A university or college degree or diploma in Business or a related field, along with 2 years of experience in an accounting environment
- Knowledge and experience working with generally accepted accounting principles
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision making skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and have the ability to communicate with co-workers and the public in a tactful and courteous manner
- Experience with computerized accounting software
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Experience with SAP
- Knowledge of billing processes in a telecom environment

**Conditions of Employment**
- Must successfully undergo a satisfactory Criminal Records Check

**Closing Statement**

Tbaytel strives to provide a safe environment for its customers, employees and assets. To support this goal, Tbaytel requires that all individuals acting in their capacity as employees, students, and contractors for Tbaytel undergo a Criminal Records Check (CRC).

Tbaytel will review the CRC to determine if the offence(s) are relative to the bona fide job requirements.

Criminal Records Checks will be conducted in a discreet and confidential manner, in the interest of Tbaytel and for public safety of the community served by Tbaytel.

What is a Criminal Records Check?

A Criminal Records Check is a CRC which searches the National repository for criminal records in Canada via the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC). It also identifies pending criminal code charges and outstanding warrants.

For more information on obtaining a record suspension please visit the Parole Board of Canada

**Employment Equity