Accounting Clerk - Contract

Farm Boy Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking a Finance team member for a 12-month contract position in Ottawa. You will support various accounting functions, ensuring quality service to employees, customers, and suppliers. Responsibilities include processing invoices, auditing expenses, and assisting with financial reporting. The ideal candidate has a postsecondary education in Business or Accounting along with relevant experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of a postsecondary education in Business or Accounting plus 2 years of experience.
• Integrity and adherence to standards are crucial.
• Retail experience would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and employee expense payments.
• Audit employee expense reimbursements for proper documentation.
• Prepare and process General Ledger entries.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Time Management

Organization

Multitasking

Education

Postsecondary education in Business or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AccPac

Job description

This 12 month contract position works on the Finance team to support various accounting functions for both Home Office and Central Facilities. The performance of the duties must ensure a quality service approach to all employees customers and suppliers. All responsibilities must be performed in a manner consistent with the Farm Boy Way.

Major Responsibilities :

• Process invoice and employee expense payments general ledger coding and assisting with accounts payableinquiries.
• Verify invoice information and process payments in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Audit employee expense reimbursement requests for proper supporting documentation and approval(s).
• Reconcile vendor statements research and correct discrepancies.
• Respond to inquiries within organization and from vendors researching payment issues as needed.
• Prepare and process General Ledger entries and ensure entries are accurate.
• Assist with Month End Quarter End and Year End statement reviews.
• Gain understanding of existing processes to identify areas where improvements can be made such as automation streamlining or standardization.
• May be requested on undertake other related duties on a periodic basis.

Qualifications :

• Typically requires completion of a postsecondary education in Business or Accounting plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience oran equivalent combination of education andexperience.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Integrity and adherence to standards policy and procedures.
• Excellent customer service skills coupled with an understanding of the commitment to meet defined service levels.
• Strong computer skills; proficient use of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook etc.) and knowledge of AccPac software.
• Proven time management organization prioritization and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work independently andas part of a team.
• Retail experience would be consideredan asset.

Work & Sensory Environment :

• Stress from open office noise.
• Sitting for long periods of time at workstations (e.g. while keyboarding).
• Lack of control over pace due to multiple and / or tight deadlines beyond ones control.
• Exposure to eye strain from computer terminals.

Additional Information :

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities.

Remote Work : Employment Type :

Key Skills

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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