Hello $first name$,
Our client in particle physics sector is looking for an accounting clerk to assist them for 3 months. See job details below. Please confirm if you’re interested and send over a short paragraph (to be submitted to the client) as to why you should be selected for this role.
Start date: Aug 19th, 2025
End date: Nov 20th, 2025
Duration: 3 months - possible extension of another month
Pay rate: $24-$29/hr
Location: UBC area
Position: Accounting Associate

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Effective oral and written communications.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and coordination skills.
• Proactive, self-starter with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to build rapport with lab users and external suppliers.
• Proficiency with PC applications including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• General understanding of and practical applications for basic accounting principles.
• Familiarity with income and commodity tax applications (GST/PST applications), public expenditure policies, and general administrative processes.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Accounting or related discipline
• Minimum 1 years of related experience
• Experience with accounting software such as Workday or similar ERP system would be an asset

• Participate in the Accounting Office daily operations, prepare journal entries, generate accounting reports, and perform accounts reconciliations and other accounting duties;
• Use the ERP software to generate financial reports;
• Identify issues and assist in system testing and upgrades;
• Review invoices and reimbursement claims, determine eligibility and authorizations, assess GST/PST/Income tax applications, and process for payment;
• Prepare payment including settlement runs, direct deposits, wires, ad hoc payments etc., and resolve issues;
• Respond and follow up with internal and external customer requests and inquiries;
• Identify areas for improvement and assist in implementing procedural changes;
• Contribute to documenting accounting procedures and creating/updating group manuals;
• Support accounts receivables in generating customer invoices;
• Maintain files for payables, receivables, and other accounting records;