JOB SUMMARY:

The Accounting Clerk supports the accounting department with a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and assisting with reporting. The Accounting Clerk plays an essential role in ensuring the integrity of financial data and the smooth operation of daily accounting functions.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, or a related field
• 1–2 years of related accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel
• Comfortable using Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, and shared folders) for collaboration and document management
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Basic understanding of accounting principles
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Data Entry & Record Keeping: Accurately enter invoices, bills, and financial transactions into the accounting system. Maintain and update accounting records, ledgers, and journals.
• Accounts Payable: Process vendor invoices and ensure timely payments. Match purchase orders to invoices and resolve discrepancies. Prepare and issue payments by cheque, EFT, or other approved methods.
• Accounts Receivable: Generate and send customer invoices. Record incoming payments and apply them to the appropriate accounts. Follow up on overdue accounts and assist with collections.
• Bank Reconciliation: Reconcile bank statements and credit card transactions with internal records.Investigate and resolve variances or errors.
• Reporting & Documentation: Assist in preparing financial reports, summaries, and statements. Maintain organized filing systems for financial documents.
• General Support: Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.Provide administrative support to the accounting team as needed. Respond to inquiries from vendors, customers, and internal staff.