accounts payable clerk

Employment and Social Development Canada; Lower Sackville; On-site; CAD 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment and Social Development Canada is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional for a full-time position in Lower Sackville. The role involves tasks such as managing accounts payable, preparing journal entries, and overseeing clerical duties. Candidates should possess a diploma in accounting and have 1 to 2 years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Team building opportunities

Travel insurance

Disability benefits

Paramedical services coverage

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Free parking available

Other benefits

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in accounting required.
• Completion of college or non-university diploma in related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and manage accounts payable.
• Perform clerical duties including filing and record maintenance.
• Prepare financial and accounting reports.

Skills

Multitasking

Accuracy

Organization

Reliability

Quick learning

Team player

Time management

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Tools

Sage Accounting Software

Quick Books

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Posted onJune 27, 2025 by Employer details JAZ Community Support Limited

Job details

• Salary 52,000 annually / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Private sector
• Urban area
• Head office

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare journal entry
• Manage accounts payable
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing and record systems
• Administrative and office activities
• Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports
• Work with on-line accounts and systems
• MS Office
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Sage Accounting Software
• Word processing software
• Accounting software
• Quick Books
• Electronic mail
• Simply Accounting
• MS Excel
• MS Word

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently

Own tools/equipment

• Internet access

Personal suitability

• Ability to multitask
• Accurate
• Organized
• Reliability
• Quick learner
• Team player
• Time management
• Disability benefits
• Paramedical services coverage
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-07-11

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