Accounting Clerk

Description

We are seeking an Accounts Clerk to join our Accounting team at the Markham Offices. This is a 100% onsite role.

What You'll Do:

The person in this role will work to effectively manage Accounts Payable. They will be required to maintain clear communication and relationships with our customers and vendors. This individual will also work to release orders from credit hold to ensure accurate and timely fulfillment is provided for all sales orders.  

• Work with the Sales Team and vendors to open accounts on terms.  
• Working with the returns department for credit memo’s/refunds.  
• Responding to staff inquiries via phone and email.  
• Perform general office duties including filing and upkeep of systems, faxing, and photocopying.  
• Address any feedback or inquiries from vendors regarding payments. Independently investigate and resolve outstanding issues.  
• Assist in regular vendor cheque runs by organizing invoices to be paid or reviewing invoices scheduled to be paid. Back up training on payment processing.
• Follow up with vendors for pending credit memos on either returned goods, cancelled services, mis-ships or price discrepancies.
• Enter vendor invoices/credit memos for payment. This includes invoices related to specific Purchase Orders, monthly expenses, and daily company Visa transactions.
• Reconcile vendor Account Statements. Investigate various discrepancies and post accounting transactions if necessary.
• Posting customer payments (ACH, wire, credit card), reconciling accounts, and maintaining accurate AR ledgers, monitor accounts receivable aging reports, follow up on outstanding balances, resolve billing discrepancies with customers and internal teams, and support timely collections and cash flow management

What You Need:

Experience:  

• 3-4 years minimum experience in Accounts Payable  
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment  
• Strong problem-solving skills and detail oriented  
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skill  
• Must have experience with Microsoft Office, Excel and Outlook  
• NetSuite experience preferred  

Education:  

• OSSD High School Diploma required  
• AND A trade/vocational certificate or Community College Diploma in Administration, Accounting, or computer Operations required

Preferred Characterstics:

• Organized, efficient, solid communicator in verbal and written English
• Ability to independently manage the day and prioritize tasks 

What we offer:

• Base salary of $45,000-55,000 depending on experience and an additional 5% bonus
• Comprehensive healthcare, paid vacation time
• Cost reduced Health club membership