Accounting Clerk

at  Family and Children Services of Waterloo

Posted: Wednesday January 22, 2025 Close Date: Thursday January 30, 2025 Posting ID: JP#002-2025
Family & Children’s Services of the Waterloo Region is a community organization legally mandated to respond to and work together with families, their supports, and our communities to protect and care for children who have been abused or neglected, or who are at risk of being abused or neglected.
Our Agency is fully committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that supports employees to be authentic and fully engage in shaping a healthy workplace and community where children, youth and families thrive.
To continue to support the work that we do, the Agency is looking for a full-time Accounting Clerk to join our team.
The Accounting Clerk ensures timely and accurate processing of invoices, including input, payment verification, and monthly accrual preparation. Key responsibilities also encompass statement reconciliation and invoice generation. All accounting functions are performed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and relevant Broader Public Sector regulations

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Community College Diploma in Accounting
• Minimum two (2) years accounting experience preferred
• Strong database skills required; including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and good organizational skills
• Demonstrate professional, respectful, collaborative working relationships
• Ability to work well independently and with a team environment
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and complete work quickly and efficiently
• Knowledge of child welfare would be considered an asset

Please refer the Job description for details