Accounts Payable Clerk / Accounting Specialist

Confidential; London; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance team in London, Ontario is seeking a dedicated Accounts Payable Clerk to support accounting functions, financial reconciliations, and month-end activities. The ideal candidate should have a college degree in accounting or business administration and 3 years of relevant experience. Strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills are essential. The role offers a collaborative work environment and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in a similar role in a manufacturing/construction environment.
• Proven experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable and general accounting.
• Ability to organize, interpret, and communicate financial information.

Responsibilities

• Support accounts payable functions, such as invoice processing and vendor payments.
• Contribute to the accuracy and timeliness of month-end close activities.
• Assist with accounts receivable tasks, including invoicing and payment tracking.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Time-management skills

Education

College Degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

Sage 300 CRE software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

We are searching for a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our Finance team in London, Ontario. Reporting to the Senior Financial Controller, you will provide essential support to the accounting department, assisting with financial reconciliations, month-end tasks, and various accounting functions.

Our ideal candidate is self-motivated and eager to develop their accounting career in a fast-paced, collaborative and everchanging work environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support accounts payable functions, such as invoice processing and vendor payments
• Participate in cross-training activities to develop expertise across the finance department
• Contribute to the accuracy and timeliness of month-end close activities
• Assist with accounts receivable tasks, including invoicing and payment tracking
• Complete bank reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records
• Assisting in the reconciliation of accounts, and paying or receiving payment from vendors and customers
• Support daily accounting and administrative activities of the finance team
• Assist auditors in their verification process by supplying financial documents and recording all financial transactions regularly
• Reconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
• Maintain an accurate accounting filing system to aid in clerical duties
• Verify or reconcile bank transactions, complete deposits, or issue cheques
• Completing payments and controlling expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices
• Reconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
• Handle additional accounting-related tasks as assigned by the team

QUALIFICATIONS:

• College Degree in Accounting or Business Administration
• 3 years experience in a similar role in a manufacturing/construction environment
• Proven experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable and general accounting
• Ability to organize, interpret, and communicate financial information
• Experience with computerized accounting software (Sage 300 CRE software an asset)
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational, planning and time-management skills
• Excellent attention to detail with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and with other staff at all levels
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. (Excel, Outlook)