Accounting Clerk

Vivo Consulting; Fergus; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic preclinical contract research organization is seeking an Accounting Clerk to join their finance team. This role involves providing comprehensive accounting and clerical support, processing invoices and vendor payments, and maintaining financial systems. Candidates should possess a college diploma in accounting, have 3-5 years of full-cycle accounting experience, and strong proficiency in Excel. The workplace promotes a friendly and team-oriented atmosphere, emphasizing accuracy and attention to detail. Competitive wages and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years full-cycle accounting experience required.
• 2 years payroll experience necessary.
• Advanced understanding of Excel and familiarity with accounting principles essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing accounting and clerical assistance to the accounting department.
• Processing supplier invoices and reviewing the 3-way match.
• Assisting in payroll processing and maintaining an orderly financial filing system.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Attention to detail

Time management

Ability to multitask

Education

College diploma in accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

Transpharmation is a dynamic preclinical contract research organization that specializes in high-quality, translational drug discovery services. The company provides a friendly and team-oriented work atmosphere as well as competitive wages and benefits.

The Accounting Clerk is responsible for maintaining and supporting systems, processes, and documentation within the finance team.

Duties and responsibilities

• Key Activities

• Providing accounting and clerical assistance to the accounting department.
• Process supplier invoices and review 3-way match.
• Review and resolve issues in emails received from internal and external vendors.
• Process vender payments and credit card transactions
• Assist in payroll processing.
• Maintain orderly financial filing system.
• Reconciliation of various accounts.
• Collaborate with Purchasing Manager to achieve a balanced inventory system.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Accounting Team.
• Reconcile bank transactions and month end close
• Assist in preparing WSIB and EHT remittances

• INTERACTION

This position requires communication with various venders, Sponsors, banks and Transpharmation employees.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• ENVIRONMENT

Generally working in a typical interior office work environment.

• RISK TO HEALTH

There will be occasional periods of several hours per day performing physically repetitive procedures (typing, filing etc.). There is also a potential for digital eye strain resulting from prolonged computer use.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS

No or very limited physical effort required. No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

• PHYSICAL DEXTERITY

Visual acuity, agility, accuracy and consistency will be required.

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE

• EDUCATION

• College diploma in accounting

• EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years full-cycle accounting experience
• 2 years payroll experience
• 1-5 years NetSuite experience (nice to have)
• Advanced understanding of Excel

• Knowledge

• Good understanding of accounting principles and leading-edge business practices
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent analytical, financial, and mathematical abilities
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Extremely trustworthy and professionally minded
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
• Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines