senior accounting clerk

PFM Packaging Machinery Corp.; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging machinery company in Newmarket is seeking an experienced accountant to join their team. Responsibilities include accounts payable/receivable, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations. The ideal candidate has a degree in accounting and at least 3 years of experience. This role offers competitive pay and benefits including dental care and RRSP matching.

Benefits

Dental care

Extended health care

Life insurance

Paid time off

RRSP match

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in an accounting role.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Conduct account reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records.
• Prepare bank reconciliations to verify cash balances and transactions.

Skills

Knowledge of accounting principles

Effective communication skills

High accuracy and attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Experience with Microsoft Office

Full cycle accounting knowledge

Education

Degree in accounting

Job description

PFM Packaging Machinery Corporation is currently seeking to add to their accounting team. The successful candidate must demonstrate that they are detail oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for performing accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments, conducting account reconciliations, and preparing bank reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments
• Conduct account reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records
• Prepare bank reconciliations to verify cash balances and transactions
• Verify hours, do summary and invoice service work orders
• Yearend assistance as required
• Invoice customer for machine progress payments and final payment
• Checking expense reports and AP invoice postings for accuracy
• Find errors and make corrections as needed
• Assist Accounting Supervisor with day to day operations
• Provide guidance and training to accounting administrators
• Phone coverage and bank deposits as needed

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, bookkeeping practices, and payroll processes
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and other departments
• Degree in accounting
• Willing to take ownership of tasks and responsibility for their completion
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Strong knowledge of full cycle accounting

Experience and Benefits

• Minimum 3 year experience in an accounting role/department
• It is considered an asset if you have experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with intercompany transactions for a US subsidiary is an asset
• Supervisory experience is preferred
• Pay: $45,000.00-$55,000.00 per year
• Benefits: Dental care, Extended health care, Life insurance, Paid time off, RRSP match