Accounting Clerk

The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation; Cornwall; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation is seeking a Finance Support role in Cornwall, ON. This permanent position involves providing general accounting support, including preparing reports and maintaining financial records. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, post-secondary studies in Financial Accounting, and at least two years of relevant experience. Competitive compensation and a hybrid work program are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Defined-benefit pension plan

Generous paid time off

Employee and family assistance program

Professional development programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of related experience in accounting.
• Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and year-end scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports and maintain ledgers to support financial accounting.
• Support accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Maintain electronic financial records and documentation.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary studies in Financial Accounting

Tools

SAP Financial Accounting

Job description

At the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation, our people come first. We are proud to make a real difference by contributing to sustainable and efficient transportation of goods. Joining our dynamic team means becoming an ambassador for a seaway that is essential to everyone’s daily life. Discover a workplace that promotes safety, diversity, and innovation.

Location

Cornwall, ON

Assignment

Permanent

Hours of work

37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Salary

Step 1: $37.84/hour
Step 2: $40.90/hour

Probationary Period

After the 90-day worked probationary period

Your role

Are you interested in playing a key role in supporting our Finance team by providing general accounting support in treasury and accounts payable? Do you possess problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to manage priorities? If so, your place could be with us!

Our advantages

• Competitive compensation, defined-benefit pension plan, and group insurance.
• Generous paid time off to promote work-life balance.
• Employee and family assistance program.
• Hybrid work program offering flexibility.
• Work hours: 37.5 hours per week with flextime.
• Professional development, wellness programs, and other benefits.

Your Responsibilities

• Organize and execute activities such as preparing reports, maintaining ledgers, and reconciling accounts to support financial accounting requirements.
• Support accounts payable and receivable processes as needed.
• Maintain electronic financial records, reports, queries, and databases.
• Maintain documentation inventory according to corporate records management procedures.

Your Profile

• High school diploma and post-secondary studies in Financial Accounting.
• Minimum of two years of related experience, including journal entries, reconciliations, year-end scheduling, accruals, and sales tax.
• Knowledge of business financial software, such as SAP Financial Accounting and Controlling modules.
• Fluent in French and English, both verbal and written, to communicate with teams in Quebec and Ontario.

The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation is committed to diversity and encourages an inclusive and equitable recruitment and work environment. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

We look forward to connecting with you about this opportunity. Please note that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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