Accounting Clerk, Temporary

Bulk Barn; Aurora; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Bulk Barn is seeking a Temporary Accounting Clerk to support the Finance Department in daily accounting duties and transaction processing for the company and stores. The role emphasizes accurate reconciliations, invoice processing, and collaboration with stores.

Ideal candidates will have post-secondary accounting education and 1–3 years of experience with general accounting principles, attention to detail, and strong communication skills. Fluency in English; bilingual French is an asset.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Accounting or related field.
• 1-3 years experience in general accounting principles and attention to detail.
• 1-3 years experience with time management, initiative and discretion.
• Experience with bank reconciliations is an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Daily reconciliation and tracking of deposits to POS data and bank accounts.
• Bank and float reconciliations and processing of retail sales data, purchases and expenses.
• GL account reconciliations, variance analysis, and some PO analysis.
• Accurate invoice matching, coding and processing per guidelines and vendor terms.
• Assistance with monthly financial reporting and analysis.
• Assistance with annual budget prep and monitoring.
• Assistance with year-end audit working papers.
• Other tasks as determined by management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Discretion and ownership

Under pressure

Education

Post-secondary accounting education

Tools

Microsoft Excel (PivotTables)

VLOOKUP

XLOOKUP

Power Pivot

Microsoft Navision

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Temporary Accounting Clerk assists in the day-to-day operation of the Finance Department by performing accounting duties including the processing of transactions for the benefit of the Company and our corporate stores.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily reconciliation and tracking of deposits (cash, debit, credit) to POS data and bank account, including follow up on discrepancies.
• Bank and float reconciliations and processing of retail sales data, purchases and expenses, including follow up with stores.
• GL account reconciliations, variance analysis, and some purchase order analysis.
• Matching, precisely coding and inputting of invoices, and ensuring all invoices are approved and processed per Company guidelines and vendor terms in a timely manner.
• Assistance with monthly financial reporting and analysis.
• Assistance with initial preparation of and subsequent monitoring of annual budgets.
• Assistance with year-end audit working papers.
• Other relevant tasks as determined and required by management.

Education & Skills

• Fluent in English, both written and verbal; bilingual in French is considered an asset.
• Post-Secondary Education in Accounting or related field
• 1-3 years working experience using general accounting principles and exercising high levels of attention to detail.
• 1-3 years working experience using flexibility, initiative, good judgement, and discretion with a pride of ownership over assigned responsibilities.
• 1-3 years working experience using time management and problem-solving skills in order to achieve goals.
• 1-3 years’ experience working under pressure and meeting deadlines, in a fast paced and dynamic professional environment.
• Experience with bank reconciliations is considered an asset.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, PivotTables, and Power Pivot considered an asset.
• Experience with Microsoft Navision is an asset.
• Detail-oriented approach with the ability to multi-task and manage large volumes of data.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.

This job requisition is for an existing vacancy.