Job Title: Accounting Clerk Reports to: Controller Name of Company: Tamarack Homes Location: 3187 Albion Road South, Ottawa, Ontario Role Type: Hybrid Date: March 2023
Work Description
In this hands-on role, the Accounting Clerk assists the Junior Project Accountant, Project Accountants and Controller, performing various administrative accounting tasks on a timely and accurate basis in accordance with company policies and internal controls. The Accounting Clerk plays a key role in ensuring that invoices are verified, paid, posted and filed.
This is a full-time permanent position with an ideal start date in April 2023.
Major Responsibilities: Accounting Clerk

• Stamp, code, verify and post invoices for utilities and tax bills.
• Weekly matching, coding and posting of invoices.
• Prepare, print and process weekly and biweekly cheque runs.
• Process permit cheque requisitions.
• Review and submit time sheets.
• Disburse invoices received in the Tamarack AP mailbox to the appropriate project accountant.
• Monthly reconciliation of suppliers and process discount checks.
• Follow up with Junior Project Accountant and Project Accountants regarding outstanding invoice amounts from reconciliations.
• Prepare month-end files for posted GL invoices.
• Periodically liaise with suppliers regarding outstanding invoices and payments.
• Review scanned files monthly and transfer scanned files for fiscal year to the proper folders.
• Assist with the preparation of year end audit.
• With respect to the above duties, ensure established process and policy is adhered to, reporting any discrepancies to the Controller.
• Other duties as required.

Statement of Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Post-Secondary Education in Accounting or Finance is required for this role.
• 1 to 2 years\xe2\x80\x99 relevant work experience in Accounting or Finance is preferred
• Strong ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Highly proficient use of various office based software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe
• Experience using an ERP system or other complex accounting system, in the construction industry would be an asset
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and approach situations in a diplomatic and professional manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in English.

Physical/Sensory Effort/Work Environment

• Providing service to several people, working under many simultaneous deadlines
• Sitting or standing for long periods of time at workstation
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
• Repetitive work

Accommodation The Taggart Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical or mental handicap, or financial ability.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with a Disabilities Act, we\xe2\x80\x99re committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or special assistance, please send an email to hr@taggart.ca with your request. Your information will be treated as confidential.
Application All candidates are asked to apply via the following link: taggartgroup.bamboohr.com/jobs. Any questions regarding the position can be directed to careers@taggart.ca.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.