Job Description

The Accounts Payables and Corporate Accounting Clerk is the central role for timely and accurate management of all Trade payables.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles as demonstrated through completion of a College Diploma or University Degree and a progression of employment in finance.
• Previous accounting and computer system experience required.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Detailed and have the ability to work independently.
• Proficient with office procedures, including experience with using computerized accounting software and accounting spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of Provincial and Federal tax laws relating to potential tax payments and refunds associated with purchases of goods and services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBJECTIVES:

Accounts Payable * Coordinate and maintain the effective and efficient performance of all aspects of Accounts Payable while maintaining excellent working relationships with vendors.

• Reconciliation of all vendor accounts and resolving outstanding invoices and related issues.
• Process General Ledger journals as required by the function while adhering to corporate cash, audit, and working funds requirements.
• Prepare monthly, annual and ad hoc reconciliations of function-related information, including accruals, General Ledger accounts and related Sub-Ledgers.
• Establishing and maintaining good communication, coordination, and working relations with external and internal clients.

Corporate Accounting * Assist Senior Accounting personnel with periodic accounting procedures up to and including monthly and annual analyses and preparation of reports as required to be submitted by Federal and Provincial legislation.

• Maintain monthly reconciliations of specified General Ledger accounts, including bank reconciliations.
• Assist other Finance staff as required to maintain cross-training and individual proficiency and control through account reconciliations.
• Actively participate in developing, analyzing, monitoring, and communicating internal controls and internal audit procedures.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please inform us if you require accommodations during the interview process.

We are committed to accessibility in the candidate application and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process, providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements of the vacant position. Applicants are asked to please make their accommodation requirements known when contacted.

Successful candidates must provide a complete and current (i.e. within six months prior to hire date) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

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