Description

Robert Half is seeking an individual to fill the role of an Accounting Clerk for an esteemed organization in the semi-conductors, electric component manu industry. The main tasks of the Accounting Clerk will be assisting in the process of Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R), matching invoices to purchase orders and/or vouchers, and general forms of data entry. This fast-paced environment offers you a great work space/office, excellent benefits, and great career advancement opportunity. This is a short-term contract based in the Markham, Ontario area.

Key responsibilities

- Square up discrepancies by checking all possible sources of disagreement, reconstructing probable actions, and recognizing the effect on other accounts; prepare correction documents as required

- Categorize documents that require knowledge in determining proper classification of accounting codes and expenditure codes

- Assemble statements and reports that require utilization of an array of sources

- Support Accounts Payable: A/P invoice matching & filing, vendor invoices and disbursement filing

- Standard accounting: help with G/L account reconciliation and month-end closing, other ad hoc projects

- Support Accounts Receivable: apply cash receipt, help with collection of past due balance, and process daily invoices/credit

- Broadcast financial information to journals and ledgers

Requirements

- Prior knowledge in Spreadsheet and ERP system

- 2+ years of relevant experience

- AA or BS/BA in Accounting or related field preferred

- Excellent data entry skills

- Adeptness in Microsoft Excel

- Solid understanding of Accounts Payable (AP)

- Strong familiarity with Freight Charges

- Foundational knowledge in Freight Costs

- Microsoft Excel experience

- Knowledge of logistics & distribution

- Ability to multitask and communicate well with individuals of all backgrounds