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Purpose / Role
The Accounts Payable Clerk / Junior Accountant supports the Finance team by accurately and timely processing financial transactions. This 12‑month contract may extend based on business needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine and complex data entry with high accuracy.
- Create and process Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and Purchase Orders (POs) following company procedures.
- Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and employee expense claims, ensuring documentation and approvals meet the Delegation of Authority and financial policies.
- Prepare and process electronic bank payments, administer corporate bank accounts, and liaise with banking partners.
- Review and validate supporting documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
- Resolve queries with employees, suppliers, project teams, and managers regarding purchase orders, invoices, payments, and expense claims.
- Follow up on outstanding approvals and documentation to ensure timely processing.
- Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation per record‑retention requirements.
- Prepare account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and assist with journal entries for month‑end and year‑end close.
- Prepare and file GST/HST returns and assist with statutory filings, government remittances, and regulatory reporting.
- Assist with annual financial statements and support external audits and tax information requests.
- Monitor workload to meet deadlines and service levels.
- Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, internal controls, and operational efficiencies.
- Undertake other finance, accounting, and administrative duties as assigned.
What We Are Looking For
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
- Working knowledge of Canadian indirect tax, general accounting principles, and financial controls.
- Experience processing accounts payable transactions, purchase orders, invoices, and employee expense claims; preparing account reconciliations and supporting month‑end close.
- Strong data entry skills with excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to review and verify supporting documentation for completeness and compliance.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience using an ERP or accounting system; advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.