Accounting Clerk

Ontario Transit Group - Ontario Line - Southern Civil, Stations & Tunnel; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Accounting Clerk, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial integrity of a groundbreaking transit project. This position offers the opportunity to engage in diverse financial tasks, from invoice processing to accounts payable management. Work in a dynamic environment that values diversity and fosters personal and professional growth. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on community impact, this role is perfect for those eager to make a difference in a vibrant urban setting. If you're ready to contribute to a transformative project, apply now!

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Generous RRSP Matching

Career Development Opportunities

Annual Performance Reviews

Salary Increases

Family Events

Health and Wellness Initiatives

Qualifications

• Degree in finance or accounting or 1-2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in accounting roles and familiarity with financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and expense reports with high attention to detail.
• Manage accounts payable and resolve payment discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Excel

Accounting Software Proficiency

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

1-2 Years Relevant Experience

Tools

Accounting Software

Excel

Job description

Company Description

Ferrovial Construction Canada Inc. and VINCI Construction Grands Projects are undertaking the design, build, and finance of the Ontario Line Southern Civil, Stations, and Tunnel (South Civil) package.

As Ontario Transit Group, we are now mobilizing our design and construction crews for major works. The South Civil contract is anticipated to be completed in 2030.

The project will strengthen Ontario’s economy by supporting an estimated 1,500 jobs at the peak of construction.

What is the project?

• A six-kilometer tunnel and associated tunnelling works from Exhibition to Don Yard portal (west of the Don River).
• Stations:
  • One above-ground station to be integrated with the existing GO Transit Exhibition Station.
  • Two underground stations to be integrated with the existing TTC Osgoode and Queen subway stations.
  • Four new underground stations (King/Bathurst, Queen/Spadina, Moss Park, Corktown).

The benefits to Ontario:

Faster, more frequent, and reliable access to rapid transit with more than 227,500 people living within a 10-minute walk of an Ontario Line station.

• Improve the quality of life for commuters by reducing daily travel time.
• Reduce crowding on the existing Line 1 (Yonge-University) subway.
• Up to 57,000 more jobs accessible by transit (in 45 minutes or less) for Toronto residents.
• Economic and community growth along the future transit line and thousands of job opportunities annually during construction.
• Reduction in traffic congestion, greenhouse gases, and fuel consumption by providing an alternative transportation option.

Job Description

As an Accounting Clerk at Ontario Transit Group (OTG), you will play a vital role in our finance team, ensuring the accurate and efficient processing of financial transactions and reports. Your responsibilities will include:

Key Responsibilities:

• Invoice Processing: Accurately process invoices and their supporting documents, maintaining high attention to detail to ensure correctness.
• Expense Reports: Handle and process employee expense reports, verifying that they meet company guidelines and reconciling them efficiently.
• Accounts Payable: Manage the accounts payable function, ensuring timely payments and resolving payment discrepancies.
• Accuracy Assurance: Review and check reports, figures, and postings for accuracy, promptly identifying and correcting discrepancies.
• Reconciliation: Perform various reconciliations within the Accounting Department, assisting in keeping our financial records in harmony.
• Record Management: Maintain filing and record systems in an organized manner to facilitate easy retrieval and documentation management.
• Vendor and Management Interaction: Collaborate and communicate effectively with both our management team and vendors to ensure a smooth financial process.

Qualifications

• A college or university degree in finance or accounting OR 1-2 years of relevant experience.
• Previous experience in an accounting or finance role, ensuring familiarity with financial processes and best practices. Fast learner, able to adopt new software.
• Experience using Excel is a must-have.
• Proficiency in relevant accounting software and tools.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills, particularly in handling large volumes of data and transactions.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• A commitment to a high level of professionalism, especially when interacting with vendors and internal stakeholders.

This role is essential to maintaining OTG's financial integrity and contributing to our mission of excellence in construction. If you're ready to make your mark in our dynamic financial environment, apply now and become a part of our team.

Additional Information

Why OTG?

Welcome to Ontario Transit Group (OTG), located in the heart of Downtown Toronto, where diversity and passion collide. As we work on the groundbreaking Ontario Line project, we prioritize fostering a positive culture. Join us and be part of a team that celebrates our employees, organizes family events, and promotes health and wellness initiatives.

Our commitment to personal and professional growth includes annual performance reviews, salary increases, comprehensive health benefits, generous RRSP matching, industry education support, and career development opportunities.

At OTG, we embrace diversity, recognizing that it strengthens us as a team and as a company. We are an equal-opportunity employer, encouraging applications from all interested candidates. We value Indigenous people, racialized people, neurodivergent people, people with disabilities, and individuals from gender and sexually diverse communities with intersectional identities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for people with disabilities.

If you're ready to be part of our dynamic team in one of the world's most diverse cities, don't wait any longer—apply now!

While we appreciate your interest, only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please note that we do not accept agency submissions.