Accounting Clerk (Contract)

D.M. Wills Associates Limited; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

D.M. Wills Associates Limited seeks an Accounting Clerk for a 6-month contract in Peterborough. The role involves responsibilities in Accounts Payable and supporting various corporate activities. Candidates with a degree in Business or Accounting are preferred. Join a vibrant team committed to success and community impact.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business/Accounting or equivalent experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to manage data and perform various accounting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Payable and process employee expense claims.
• Execute month-end activities and reconcile accounts.
• Support administrative tasks including reception at the front desk.

Skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Education

4-year degree in Business / Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Adobe

Job description

D.M. Wills Associates Limited is looking for an Accounting Clerk for a 6-month contract.

Reporting to the Controller the Accounting Clerk is responsible for Accounts Payable (including employee expense payments) data entry in the support of corporate accounting services and other accounting duties which may be assigned by the Controller. In addition this role supports other corporate activities as required including reception.

Key Responsibilities :

• Monitor update and reconcile corporate accounts and inventory tracking via spreadsheets and / or the company financial management system.
• Execute Month End activities including Bank Account Reconciliation Benefits Report Accrual and Prepaid Account analysis Depreciation and other recurring accounting Journal Entries.
• Process Accounts Payable from entering into the financial accounting system to payment of vendors.
• Process employee expense claim payments during bi-weekly payroll in a timely manner.
• Monitor manage and facilitate the Corporate Cell Phone Plan
• Process the receipt of client payments.
• Manage both vendor and client WSIB and Insurance certificate requests.
• Support corporate administrative activities including reception at front desk.
• Administer petty cash transactions including receipts and disbursements.

Significant Qualifications and Experience :

• 4-year degree in Business / Accounting or an equivalent related field and / or a combination of relevant work experience is preferred.

Consideration for an individual currently working towards a degree with a focus on accounting will also be considered.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel and Adobe.
• Ability to manipulate large data sets demonstrate critical thinking in producing various analyses and tables as well as develop charts / graphs in both Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail accuracy and ability to self-review.
• Ability to adapt to versatile deliverables / analyses and demonstrate logic / reasoning.
• Exhibit strong time management skills and work ethic with the ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment and to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
• Desire to learn and be involved in a variety of projects and a dynamic work environment.

Work Culture

At Wills our partnerships with our team members clients and community are rooted in respect and are fostered through a work environment that is committed to supporting cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity equity and inclusion that respects peoples dignity ideas and beliefs. We value smart work and promote work-life balance for employees through our flexible work options. We also provide a social and professional work environment that supports personal and professional goals for all team members. We are socially conscious and strive to make in difference in the communities where we live and work.

Why This Job Matters

At Wills we form partnerships with our team members our clients and communities to develop innovative engineering environmental and planning solutions to todays complex problems. On a micro-level the work you do contributes to successful project completion and exceeding clients expectations. On a macro-level the work you do as a Wills team member has a direct impact on the safety and mobility of our friends families and the people of Ontario every day. The daily activities and decisions made by our various team have a direct impact on the people that use the infrastructure both locally and provincially something about which you can feel good.

What You Will Gain

As an Accounting Clerk you will have the opportunity to contribute to Wills success working with a dynamic team through a variety of accounting tasks creative thinking and promoting efficiency within our Finance team.

If you are a goal oriented highly motivated individual who is looking to join a successful team Wills is interested in speaking with you. Please submit a cover letter and resume.

We sincerely thank all candidates for their interest however please note that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Throughout the selection process accommodations are available to candidates upon request; please advise us if you require accommodation.

Key Skills

Employment Type : Temp

Department / Functional Area : Finance

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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Accounting Clerk • Peterborough, Ontario, Canada