Accounting Clerk

Bay Street HR; Toronto; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team

Professional growth

Bay & Wellington location

Snacks & caffeine

Job summary

Bay Street HR in Toronto is seeking an Account Clerk to join the finance team on a full-time, permanent basis. This role focuses on day-to-day accounting support, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and expense tracking in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of accounting experience, strong numeracy, and attention to detail. Proficiency with Excel and familiarity with QuickBooks Online or NetSuite is a plus; on-site work at the Downtown Toronto

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or Business is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping activities.
• Process accounts payable (vendor bills, payments) and accounts receivable (invoicing, receipts).
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements.
• Maintain organized financial records and assist with month-end procedures.
• Assist with GST/HST tracking and related records.
• Support payroll-related accounting entries as required.
• Communicate with internal staff, vendors, and external accountants.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

Post-secondary education in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

QuickBooks Online

NetSuite

Plooto

Expensify

Job description

Full-Time Permanent | On-Site | Toronto, ON

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Account Clerk to join our finance team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to grow their experience in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will provide day-to-day accounting support, with a focus on accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, expense tracking, and maintaining accurate financial records. The ideal candidate is someone who is comfortable working with numbers, has strong attention to detail, and is eager to develop their accounting skills.

• Location: On-Site (5-days / week) in Downtown Toronto
• Experience: 1 – 3 years of relevant accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Assist with day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping activities
• Process accounts payable (entering vendor bills to appropriate accounts, scheduling payments) and accounts receivable (manual and automated client invoicing, recording receipts)
• Assist with bank and credit card reconciliations
• Maintain organized and up-to-date financial records
• Assist with month-end procedures and account reconciliations
• Prepare basic financial reports and accounting schedules as required
• Assist with GST/HST tracking and related accounting records
• Review financial transactions and identify discrepancies or missing information
• Assist with payroll-related accounting entries and documentation as required
• Support the finance team with general accounting and administrative tasks
• Communicate with internal team members, vendors, and external accountants as needed
• Ensure accounting records are maintained in accordance with company policies and procedures
• 2–5 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, or a related role
• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is an asset
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Comfortable working with numbers and financial information
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a team
• Professional, reliable, and eager to learn
• Experience with QuickBooks Online and/or NetSuite
• Experience with Plooto/Expensify
• Having operated in a multi-currency environment, AP/AR subledgers
• Previous experience assisting with month-end close procedures, preparing various types of month-end reconciliations
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Full-time, permanent employment
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to develop and expand your accounting skills
• Working closely with an experienced CFO and executive team, getting exposure to US GAAP and an ERP implementation
• Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the finance team
• Conveniently located office at Bay & Wellington
• Office kitchen stocked with healthy snacks and caffeine to keep you going