Accounting Clerk

The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation; Eastern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work program

Competitive compensation

Defined-benefit pension plan

Group insurance

Generous paid time off

Employee and family assistance program

Professional development

Job summary

The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation in Cornwall, Ontario is seeking a Finance professional to join the team for a 1-year temporary assignment. The role blends accounting, administration and customer service to support day-to-day operations.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma with post-secondary studies in financial accounting, 2+ years of related experience, and proficiency with SAP FICO. Fluency in French and English is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in journal entries, reconciliations, year-end scheduling, accruals and sales tax.
• Proficient with SAP Financial Accounting and Controlling modules.
• Fluent in French and English, verbal and written

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable including invoices, payments, cheques, and vendor follow-up.
• Process accounts receivable, daily deposits, monitoring, cash balancing, and reconciliations.
• Validate billing information and issue invoices.
• Prepare financial reports and reconcile accounts.
• Participate in month-end and year-end processes.
• Provide reception, administrative and accounting support.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual FR/EN

Accounting experience

Education

High School Diploma and Post-Secondary Studies in Financial Accounting

Tools

SAP FICO

Job description

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

Location: Cornwall

Province: Ontario

Assignment: Temporary 1 year

# of openings: 1

Hours of work: 37.5 per week

Salary range: $CAN37.84/hour to $CAN40.90/hour (*After the 90-day worked probationary period)

Your role

Looking for a role that combines accounting, administration, and customer service? Join our Finance team and help support our day-to-day operations!

Our Benefits

• 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 to have the best of both worlds.
• Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with flextime.
• Professional development, wellness program and other benefits!

Your Responsibilities

• Perform accounts payable activities, including invoice processing, payment preparation, cheque issuance, and vendor account follow-up.
• Perform accounts receivable activities, including daily deposits, account monitoring, cash balancing, and reconciliations.
• Validate billing information and issue invoices.
• Prepare reports, maintain financial records and ledgers, and reconcile accounts to support the organization's accounting requirements.
• Participate in month-end and year-end financial processes.
• Provide reception, administrative, and accounting support.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Your profile

• High school diploma and post‑secondary studies in Financial Accounting.
• Minimum of two (2) years related experience in areas such as journal entries, reconciliations, year‑end scheduling, accruals and sales tax.
• Sound knowledge of business financial software, such SAP Financial Accounting and Controlling modules.
• Fluent in French and English, verbal and written, in order to communicate with teams located in Quebec and Ontario.

Education

• High School Diploma and Post-Secondary Studies in Financial Accounting

Certifications

The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation is committed to diversity by encouraging an inclusive and equitable recruitment and work environment. We welcome everyone to apply, including candidates who identify as a member of one or more of the following groups: women, Indigenous persons, visible minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.

We would love to connect with you about this opportunity.

Please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.