Accounting Clerk - Contract

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

Job summary

Farm Boy is hiring for a 12-month contract position on the Finance team to support accounting functions. The role involves processing invoices, auditing expenses, and assisting with financial statements, while ensuring quality service to customers and employees. Candidates should have post-secondary education in Business or Accounting and relevant experience, along with strong communication and customer service skills.

Benefits

Accommodation available for applicants with disabilities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience or equivalent education.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Retail experience is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Process invoice and employee expense payments.
• Verifies invoice information and processes payments.
• Introduce process improvements and assist with month-end reviews.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Time Management

Organization

Multi-tasking

Education

Post-secondary education in Business or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AccPac software

Job description

Company Description

At Farm Boy, it is our mission to create a fun, fresh experience for all! Whether you are a team member or a customer, Farm Boy is passionate about creating a unique fresh food shopping experience and ensuring that we deliver on our commitments.

As we continue to grow within Ontario, Farm Boy is excited to welcome new team members that share our passion for providing the best fresh shopping experience!

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:

1. Process invoice and employee expense payments, general ledger coding, and assist with accounts payable inquiries.
2. Verify invoice information and process payments according to policies and procedures.
3. Audit employee expense reimbursement requests for proper supporting documentation and approvals.
4. Reconcile vendor statements, research, and correct discrepancies.
5. Respond to inquiries within the organization and from vendors, researching payment issues as needed.
6. Prepare and process General Ledger entries, ensuring accuracy.
7. Assist with Month-End, Quarter-End, and Year-End statement reviews.
8. Identify areas for process improvements, such as automation, streamlining, or standardization.
9. Perform other related duties as requested periodically.

Qualifications:

• Typically requires post-secondary education in Business or Accounting, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Integrity and adherence to standards, policies, and procedures.
• Strong customer service skills with a commitment to meet service levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and knowledge of AccPac software.
• Proven time management, organization, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Retail experience is considered an asset.

Work & Sensory Environment:

• Stress from open office noise.
• Sitting for extended periods at workstations.
• Limited control over pace due to multiple/tight deadlines.
• Exposure to eye strain from computer use.

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