accounting clerk

Government of Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal governmental organization in Toronto is seeking an individual to manage financial accounts and perform clerical duties. Responsibilities include preparing payroll, invoicing clients, and maintaining financial data. Candidates should have at least 1 year of education and be detail-oriented. Health benefits are included, along with a criminal record check requirement.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 7 months of experience required.
• Criminal record check required for hiring.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable.
• Review behavior regarding deposits, overdraws, and defaults.
• Prepare payroll and invoice clients.
• Collect payments and maintain financial data.
• Perform clerical and general office duties.

Skills

Ability to multitask

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Attention to detail

Organized

Reliability

Quick learner

Versatility

Resourcefulness

Team player

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Tools

Word processing software

Accounting software

Database software

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Windows

Internet

Electronic mail

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Private sector

Responsibilities Tasks

• Manage accounts receivable
• 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
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Prepare reports

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• Word processing software
• Accounting software
• Database software
• Electronic mail
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• Internet
• MS Windows

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

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

Benefits Health benefits

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