Accounting Services Representative

Who We Are:
As a
**Best Managed Company,** we are honoured to be named one of
**London’s Best Places to Work**. Sifton Properties Limited is a family owned and operated organization that has been in business for over 95 years. We have a family-based culture where we trust, understand, support and care about each other. As team members, we grow through collaboration, innovation, and open communication. At Sifton, we build outstanding communities where people live, work and play, and we live our values to the fullest.

We are looking for an
**Acconting Services Representative** to join our team The
**Accounting Services Representative **is responsible for providing accurate and effective daily accounting support services, including accounts payable duties, invoicing for payments, entering information into the accounting system, and ensuring data is complete and maintained as required.

About the Role:

- Provide accurate and effective daily accounting support services, including accounts payable duties.
- Assist with processing and reports of accounting documents or records, entering information into the accounting system, and ensuring data is complete and maintained as required.
- Verify the accuracy of all invoices including proper authorizations, coding and pay due dates according to Company policy, matching payments to invoices and/or work orders. Ensure all information relating to supplier payments has been completely and accurately entered into the accounting system prior to payment, including all balancing of these amounts as required. Meet applicable deadlines and prioritize flow of invoices and work demands.
- Review cheque requisitions and process manual cheques, stop payments and cancelled cheques when necessary. Provide and attach as necessary all required documentation to cheque vouchers prior to presentation to the signing officers. Release signed cheques to the appropriate source on the due date or upon direction of supervisor.
- Complete all bank reconciliation activities and track, calculate, review and submit HST tax remittances.

Experience & Qualifications:

- 1-3 years related experience, preferably in a high-volume multi-company environment
- A solid understanding of accounts payable procedures and a basic understanding of general accounting procedures, particularly those relating to reconciliation of accounts and journal entries.
- Accounting diploma or relevant post-secondary education is preferred.
- Strong customer service focus, with good communication, follow-up and problem-solving skills.
- Good working knowledge of accounting software systems (knowledge of NetSuite is an asset).
- Competency in MS Office with hands-on experience working with intermediate level Excel spreadsheets.
- Organize multiple tasks, handle changing priorities and workloads in peak periods to meet all deadlines.
- Proven accuracy and attention to detail, data entry skills and an aptitude for numbers.
- Experience with electronic document storage system is an asset.
- Self-motivated and able to work cooperatively in a team environment, committed to providing a high level of client service.

What We Can Offer You:

- We’ll set you up for success by providing in-depth training with your team and mentors, working in partnership with our leadership team.
- You’ll enjoy special events, celebrations, and unique perks, specific to your role and work environment, that reinforce our commitment to creating a wonderful employee experience.
- Our unique rewards and recognition programs are designed to celebrate you, your contributions and promote your success.
- Our Employee Assistance Program is available for your everyday needs.

AODA Statement:
At Sifton Properties Limited, we are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Further, your well-being and safety are important to us. We prioritize work-life balance and offer strong health and safety programs, including required COVID vaccination for all roles, to support our employees, families, and the larger communities we serve.

Sifton Properties would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.