Accounting clerk

ComptaFinance, Inc.; Mont-Joli; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Free parking available

Job summary

ComptaFinance, Inc. in Mont-Joli, Canada is seeking a meticulous bookkeeper to join our private sector accounting team.

The role involves managing accounts receivable and payable, processing payroll, invoicing clients, and maintaining accurate financial data in a busy community/retail pharmacy setting. This permanent, 32-hour-per-week position requires a college diploma in accounting and 1–2 years of experience.

Qualifications

• 1 year to 2 years of relevant education in accounting or business administration.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable and invoices for clients
• Process accounts payable and vendor payments
• Review deposits, withdrawals, and daily cash activity
• Prepare and run payroll
• Invoice clients and collect payments
• Store and retrieve financial data securely
• Perform clerical duties and maintain filing systems
• Address customer questions and resolve concerns
• Generate financial reports and summaries
• Manage cash and petty cash if applicable
• Set up and maintain office procedures
• Data entry and records management
• Organize and update records with accuracy

Skills

Accounts receivable

Accounts payable

Payroll

Bookkeeping

Data entry

Customer service

Education

College/CEGEP diploma in accounting

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Database software

MS Windows

Job description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: French
• Hours: 32 hours per week
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
• Business administration and management, general
• Accounting

Work setting

• Private sector
• Community or retail pharmacy

Tasks

• Manage accounts receivable
• Manage accounts payable
• Review on the behaviour with regard to deposits and withdrawals, overdraws, defaults, dishonoured payments and spending patterns
• Prepare payroll
• Invoice clients
• Collect payments from debtors
• Store, update and retrieve financial data
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing and record systems
• Perform general office duties
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Prepare reports
• Manage cash
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Perform basic bookkeeping tasks
• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Determine and establish office procedures and routines
• Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
• Answer electronic enquiries
• Perform data entry
• Oversee payroll administration
• Order office supplies and maintain inventory
• Set up and maintain manual and computerized information filing systems

Computer and technology knowledge

• Database software
• Electronic mail
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• MS Windows

Technical terminology

• Medical

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Large workload
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Ability to multitask
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Quick learner
• Versatility
• Resourcefulness
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available