About the Role

Are you a detail-oriented and driven Accounting Clerk looking to gain public sector experience and contribute to impactful work? Our client is looking to hire an Accounting Clerk to join their team for a 7-month contract, working on-site at their Toronto office.

In this role, you will contribute to the finance team by handling accounts payable and some receivables, reconciling financial records, and supporting the preparation of various remittances.  

We're looking for candidates with strong accounts payable experience who have worked in a more manual processing environment with financial systems comparable to Sage 300, Quickbooks Online or Great Plains.

Key Responsibilities

• Process AP/AR items such as invoices and expense claims, ensuring accurate coding, appropriate approvals, and timely follow-up on outstanding accounts

• Reconcile sub-ledgers and revenue streams to the general ledger

• Support the preparation of data for GST/HST, income tax, and CPP remittances

• Assist team members with questions and tasks related to financial procedures

• Utilize financial software to input transactions and generate standard and ad hoc reports

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of woring expeirence in an accounting role supporting AP/AR workflows and account reconciliation

• Familiarity with financial systems such as

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word for documentation and analysis

• Skilled in reviewing financial information, identifying variances, and supporting forecasts

• Able to clearly explain financial processes and address discrepancies

• Experienced in drafting financial documents, reports, and correspondence

We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in today’s workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.