accounting clerk

Government of Canada; Cobourg; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented individual to manage financial records and clerical tasks. This role involves preparing general ledgers, managing accounts payable, and ensuring accurate payroll processing. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask effectively. With a focus on accuracy and reliability, this position offers the opportunity to contribute to essential financial operations while working on-site in a supportive team environment. If you are a quick learner with a resourceful mindset, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management is an asset.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare general ledger and journal entries.
• Manage accounts payable and payroll processing.
• Perform clerical duties and data entry.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Reliability

Resourcefulness

Quick learning

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Private sector

Responsibilities Tasks

• Prepare general ledger
• Prepare journal entries
• Manage accounts payable
• Prepare bank reconciliations
• Review deposit and withdrawal behaviour, overdraws, defaults, dishonoured payments, and spending patterns
• Prepare payroll
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintaining filing and record systems
• Input codes and key in programming data on console keyboards of computerized machines
• Perform data entry

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Ability to multitask
• Accurate
• Organized
• Reliability
• Quick learner
• Resourcefulness

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available