Accounting Clerk

at  Achev

At Achev, we believe that everyone deserves an equal opportunity to build a better life and a successful future. For more than 30 years, we have dedicated ourselves to helping diverse Canadians and newcomers achieve their full potential. Today, we are one of the largest providers of employment, newcomer, language, and youth services in the Greater Toronto Area. Our dedicated team of nearly 400 staff delivers a wide range of innovative, high-quality, and personalized programs and services that empower our clients to prosper and our communities to thrive.
We thrive in a OneAchev culture where collaboration and an integrated service delivery will positively impact Achev’s resiliency, agility, success, and growth.
Join us in helping diverse Canadians and newcomers achieve their full potential!
Achev’s latest Impact Report: www.Achev.ca

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Finance and Accounting, the Accounting Clerk will be responsible for various tasks performed in the Finance & Accounting functions such as: record AP invoices, process payments to vendors, record AR invoices and monitor collections, record and reconcile bank transactions, and assist in claims reporting to internal programs manager as well as the funders, monthly & annual financial reporting and also assist in funders & annual financial audits.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in an accounting department with hands on experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations of accounts,
• Diploma or degree in finance and accounting
• Hands on experience in any accounting software, including the ability to import/export data.
• SAGE 300 experience will be considered an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Word and Outlook
• Strong communication and organizational skills and willingness to accept change
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work based on financial reporting deadlines.
• Sound analytical and interpersonal skills, self-motivated, detail-oriented, problem-solving skills and the ability to do multi-tasking are a must.
• Ability to work as a team member, to establish effective working relationships with all teams, and to demonstrate professionalism while dealing with business partners
• Ability to keep confidentiality of company information.
• Knowledge of applicable rules and regulations including Canadian GAAP, NFP and charity regulations will be an asset.
  We’re looking to welcome people to our diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We especially welcome applications from members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. So, if you’re excited about this role or another one, please apply on our website - www.achev.ca.

• Ensure that all tasks, assignments and compliance requirements are fulfilled in a timely manner. This includes but not limited to:
• Assist with general accounting duties including Sage 300 entries of accounts payable and accounts receivable invoices, as required
• Assist in obtaining approval from the respective managers and/or senior leadership team by ensuring compliance of internal policies
• Assist in processing vendor payments both EFT and Cheques on weekly basis
• Maintain detailed and organized filing system and vendors/customers files (both soft and hard copies)
• Assist in month and year end reporting and budgeting process, and coordinate in funders and financial audits
• Handle general accounting queries e.g. vendors transactions, payment queries and cost allocations etc.
• Ensure all transactions comply with company policies and procedures most particularly procurement, employees expense reimbursement and credit card policies
• Reconcile relevant sub-ledgers/GLs and notify any discrepancies to the manager
• Assist in compiling statistical and financial data for special reports, as and when required
• Assist in preparing funders claims and reporting to internal managers and the funders, as required.
• Participate in internal projects as and when needed
• Liaise with other departments, customers, vendors, and programs teams
• Other duties and tasks as assigned