Accounting Clerk (3-6 months contract)

Primerica; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a temporary Accounting Clerk to join their Finance department. This role is crucial in supporting various accounting and banking activities, ensuring accurate financial operations. You will be involved in reviewing banking activities, preparing reconciliations, and managing electronic deposits. The ideal candidate will have a keen attention to detail and strong analytical skills, thriving in a fast-paced environment. Join a company that values diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunities and fostering a respectful workplace.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience required.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify banking activities and report account balances.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations and update Peoplesoft entries.

Skills

Data Entry

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Peoplesoft

Mainframe

Job description

About this Position

We are seeking a temporary Accounting Clerk to join our Finance department. This role involves supporting various accounting and banking activities to ensure accurate financial operations.

Responsibilities:

1. Review and verify banking activities and report Cash and Investment account balances.
2. Investigate and follow up on queries with banks or Operations.
3. Prepare and update Peoplesoft and Mainframe entries.
4. Prepare bank transfers, EFT, and wire payments.
5. Release electronic deposit files to the bank.
6. Record bank activities in the General Journal (Peoplesoft).
7. Prepare monthly reconciliations.
8. Verify and download internal reports related to bank activities.
9. Distribute and replenish petty cash.
10. Provide backup support to Ops Accounting Clerk 2 (PFSLC).
11. Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent work experience.
2. Basic knowledge of accounting principles.
3. High accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality.
4. Excellent data entry skills.
5. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
6. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
7. Good organizational and time management skills.
8. Ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
9. Self-organized and proactive.

Primerica, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to equal opportunity employment. We value diversity and inclusion, believing they are essential to our success. We provide equal opportunities regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, pregnancy, ancestry, military service, veteran status, genetic or carrier status, marital status, sexual orientation, or other protected classifications. We invest in our employees through various programs and initiatives, fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace that values unique perspectives.