Intermediate Accounting Clerk

Willson International Limited; Toronto; Remote; CAD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-from-home environment

Home internet reimbursement

Shift premium for hours worked

3 weeks paid vacation

RRSP matching program

Family medical benefit coverage

Maternity/Parental top-ups

Training and certifications coverage

Job summary

Willson International is seeking a mid-level Accounts Payable specialist to join our Finance team. This role focuses on processing invoices, reconciling statements, and ensuring timely payments from vendors, while maintaining strong internal controls.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of AP experience, a high school diploma or higher, and proficiency with MS Excel. You will work remotely from Canada, with collaboration across our Brokerage and Logistics teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum five (5) years direct experience with accounts payables.
• Experience in account reconciliation preferred.
• College or University education in Accounting Principles is an asset.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite; Excel Intermediate is required.
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written is required.
• Problem solving, accuracy, attention to detail and analytical ability is required.

Responsibilities

• Validate and process expense reports
• Review the aging of the Accounts Payable Vendor Account with the Accounting Manager
• US Customs ACH Application and Investigation
• Monthly reconciliation of Key Vendor Statements, investigation and clearing of vendor discrepancies, handle vendor inquiries
• Reconcile company credit card transactions and payments, provide month-end accruals
• Record, code, and process all invoices for payment, ensure all invoices have proper approval
• Prepare, post, and apply payments to vendor invoices via cheque, EFT, or ACH
• Process on-demand cheques
• Prepare, enter, & maintain filing of accounts payables
• Sending inquiries on invoices
• Relaying information on disputed invoices
• Answering calls regarding unpaid invoices and vendor follow-ups
• Working closely with the Operations Team ( Canadian Brokerage , Logistics, US Brokerage) on AP investigation entries that require:
• Supplemental billing
• Credits
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Accounts Payable

Excel Intermediate

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma

Accounting Principles Asset

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Looking for a career, at a company where you love to work, all while working from the comfort of home? Are the “fine details” your bread and butter? Do you like a role that keeps you on your toes?

If you answer “yes” to any of these questions, then join our team of Accounting!

At Willson International, we’re creating an environment that empowers our people to reach their full potential, while embracing your strengths and ambitions. Whether it’s developing new skills, opportunities to innovate and grow, or the flexibility to enjoy the moments that matter with your loved ones, Willson International is the place for you!

The position is responsible for providing mid-level support regarding accounts payables to the Finance department.

Key Qualification

• High School Diploma required
• Minimum five (5) years direct experience with accounts payables
• Experience in account reconciliation preferred
• College or University education in Accounting Principles is an asset
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite of products – Excel Intermediate is required.
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written is required
• Problem solving, accuracy, attention to detail and analytical ability is required

Description of Role

• Validate and process expense reports
• Review the aging of the Accounts Payable Vendor Account with the Accounting Manager
• US Customs ACH Application and Investigation
• Monthly reconciliation of Key Vendor Statements, investigation and clearing of vendor discrepancies, handle vendor inquiries
• Reconcile company credit card transactions and payments, provide month-end accruals
• Record, code, and process all invoices for payment, ensure all invoices have proper approval
• Prepare, post, and apply payments to vendor invoices via cheque, EFT, or ACH
• Process on-demand cheques
• Prepare, enter, & maintain filing of accounts payables
• Sending inquiries on invoices
• Relaying information on disputed invoices
• Answering calls regarding unpaid invoices and vendor follow-ups
• Working closely with the Operations Team ( Canadian Brokerage , Logistics, US Brokerage) on AP investigation entries that require:
• Supplemental billing
• Credits
• Other duties as assigned

Why you'll love it at Willson

• Work-from-home environment, with a home internet reimbursement
• Eligible for shift premium for hours worked
• 3 weeks paid vacation for all new hires
• Company-matching RRSP program
• We care about your loved ones too – that’s why we offer family medical benefit coverage (including significant mental-health practitioner coverage), Compassionate Care top-ups, and Maternity/Parental top-ups.
• Change is crucial to success – it’s never a dull moment here! We offer trainings, and cover the cost of certifications so you can adapt to change with your best foot forward
• #Oneteam is essential to our corporate identity – we only succeed if we work together. That’s why we take the time to recognize the value of our staff, and celebrate the big moments together (like service anniveraries, weddings, and cute things, like puppies and babies).