Job Description

The Accounting Clerk ensures up-to-date financial records with timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments for a portfolio of properties and development projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable

Ensuring invoices are reviewed and verified for accuracy and approval before processing for payment; Ensuring payables and receivables are approved for posting and correctly coded and dated; Issuing accounts receivable invoices and processing chargebacks; Promptly depositing cheques, doing bank runs, and booking receipts to ensure ledger is updated in a timely manner; and Maintaining a simple set of books for some of our entities.

Administrative Support

Maintaining accurate and up-to-date accounting journals, ledgers, and other records detailing financial transactions and supporting documentation; and Providing general administrative support to the accounting department, including photocopying, filing, sorting, organizing, and retrieving data and documents as requested by accountants.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Academic, technical, and professional competence

College diploma or certificate in Accounting; and Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel. Experience with Yardi is an asset

2. Work Experience and Job Skills

A demonstrated track record with 1 years' in a related role

Experience in professional office environment; Experience providing accurate and timely AP/AR functions is an asset; Diligently dealing with methods of organization and detail in performing their duties; Efficient and effective time management, demonstrating ability to meet deadlines while producing quality and accurate work; Demonstrates the ability to learn quickly and multi-task priorities; and Developing strong, positive, and professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders while practicing excellent verbal and written communication skills; Experience in property management or development accounting is an asset.

3. Personal Aptitudes

Demonstrate attributes consistent with Peterson's Core Values

Relationships:

We value and care about our relationships and treat everyone with dignity, respect, and trust.

Integrity:

We keep our promises and hold ourselves personally accountable for delivering on our commitments, acting with honesty and fairness.

Entrepreneurship:

We continuously seek opportunities and challenge ourselves to find better ways of creating value. We believe diverse approaches, opinions, and experiences contribute to better outcomes for our stakeholders.

Gratitude:

We are grateful for the opportunities we are given. We support initiatives that affect positive change in our communities and value the skills, strengths, and perspectives of our team.

Salary Range:

$52,000.00 - $64,000.00