Description

Robert Half is seeking an Accounting Clerk, whose duties will be matching invoices to purchase orders/ vouchers, data entry, and assisting with Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R). This is a short-term contract position based in the Kingston, Ontario area. Do you thrive in a team-oriented environment? Then this career-advancing opportunity could be for you. This is with a valued organization that is still in the process of growth.

Your responsibilities

• Post financial information to journals and ledgers
• Codify documents that require knowledge in determining the proper classification of accounting codes and expenditure codes
• Assist Accounts Payable: vendor invoices and disbursement filing, A/P invoice matching & filing
• Contribute to Accounts Receivable: help with the collection of past balances, process daily invoices/credit, and apply cash receipt
• General accounting: help with G/L account reconciliation and month-end closing, other ad hoc projects
• Produce statements and reports that require utilization of a wide range of sources
• Mend discrepancies by checking all possible sources of disagreement, reconstructing probable actions, and recognizing the effect on other accounts; prepare correction documents as required

Requirements

• AA or BS/BA in Accounting or related field preferred
• The ability to multitask and attention to detail is critical
• Prior experience in Spreadsheet and ERP system
• Experience with high volume data entry
• Solid understanding of Accounts Payable (AP)
• Microsoft Excel experience
• Knowledge of Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Deep understanding of Accounting Entries
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial auditing
• SAP experience
• Adeptness in ERP Solutions
• 2+ years of relevant experience