Accounting Clerk - Part-time

Job Summary

We are seeking a meticulous, detail-oriented and highly organized Part-time Accounting Clerk to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing a variety of accounting, bookkeeping, and financial tasks. This role is essential in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Receivable: Process billing accurately and promptly, verify financial data for use in maintaining accounts receivable records.
• Data Entry: Accurately enter financial transactions into the accounting system, ensuring all entries are properly coded.
• Reconciliation: Assist in the reconciliation of accounts, including bank statements, to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of financial reports, summaries, and analyses as required by management. Conducting audits as required.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and complete financial records, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support to the finance department, including filing, scanning, and managing correspondence.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with local, provincial, and federal financial regulations and standards.

Collaboration

Work closely with other departments to resolve any accounting discrepancies and support overall business operations.

Qualifications

Education

Diploma or certificate in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.

Experience

Minimum of 2 years of experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role.

Skills

• Proficiency in QBO accounting software.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience in billing in high volume context – 200+ monthly invoices
• Experience in data reconciliation
• Collections experience in Canada preferred

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in a similar industry or sector: security, trades
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion