Accounting Clerk

Position: Accounting Clerk
Location: Etobicoke, ON
Salary/Rate: $30-$32 per hour
Job Type: 6-month Contract - potential for perm
Posting Type: Open vacancy
Schedule: Monday - Friday

Are you an experienced Accounting Clerk or Bookkeeper looking for an opportunity where you can make an impact and grow with an established company?

Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join their team in Etobicoke. This is a hands-on role where you'll play an important part in maintaining accurate financial records, completing reconciliations, and supporting the overall organization of the accounting function.

The ideal candidate is someone who takes ownership of their work, enjoys solving problems, and is confident working independently. If you're looking for a role where your accounting knowledge can make a real difference and there is room to grow, this could be a great opportunity for you.

What's in it for you:

- $27-$32/hour, based on experience
- Full time hours
- Opportunity to transition to permanent employment
- Long-term growth potential with an established company
- Opportunity to take ownership of key accounting functions
- Variety of accounting responsibilities rather than a repetitive, transactional role
- Opportunity to contribute to improving and organizing accounting processes

What You'll Be Doing:

- Manage and maintain accurate accounting records and financial transactions
- Process and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Perform regular bank reconciliations
- Reconcile general ledger and other balance sheet accounts
- Review and reconcile the accrued liabilities account
- Reconcile inventory accounts and investigate discrepancies
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records
- Assist with the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements
- Prepare and/or assist with HST filings and related reconciliations
- Review accounting entries and identify and resolve discrepancies
- Maintain organized supporting documentation and accounting records
- Support additional accounting projects and initiatives as needed
- Help improve and organize accounting processes as the company transitions to a new accounting system

What You Bring:

- 3-5+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
- Full-cycle accounting experience preferred, or strong accounting fundamentals with the ability to work independently
- Hands-on experience with AP, AR and account reconciliations
- Strong bank reconciliation experience
- Experience with HST/GST and Canadian accounting requirements
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Ability to investigate discrepancies and resolve accounting issues
- Self-starter who takes ownership and can work independently
- Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain detailed notes and documentation
- Experience with accounting software; Business Vision is an asset
- Strong communication skills and proficiency in English
- Accounting, Finance or related education is an asset

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY APPLICANTS WHO APPLY THROUGH THE POSTING WILL BE REVIEWED.

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