Accounting Clerk

Overview

Family-owned and operated since 1977, Stormtech Performance Apparel is one of the fastest-growing suppliers in the promotional product industry, with four distribution centers shipping to 40 countries worldwide.

We value teamwork, integrity, accountability, adaptability, and the drive to continuously improve. Our approach to service and distribution focuses on providing a simple and trusted experience for our customers. We are committed to fostering a culture that strives toward a sustainable future.

Job Objective

The Accounting Clerk is a key member of Stormtech’s Finance team and works closely with senior finance team members. This person is a team player, has a strong attention to detail and contributes their experience to our accounting process. This position reports to the Accounting Manager.

Nature and Scope

The Accounting Clerk handles the day-to-day processing of invoices, duty reporting, payment processing, vendor inquiries, VAT reporting, and performs various reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain FIFO inventory records for CBSA submissions
• Monthly duty reporting in the CBSA CARM portal
• Maintains documentation for all importations and creates the import/project number in the Company’s accounting system.
• Coordinates with the Returns group regarding all foreign returns, locate and document original entry dates and submit claims for duty drawback as necessary.
• Maintain files/documentation for all exports.
• Ensures accuracy and compliance of the monthly reporting requirements with Canada, US, and Europe Customs related to Duty Relief and Duty Drawback Programs.
• Reconcile duty reports and transactions in the accounting system and be able to identify the variances and propose corrective measures
• Prepare monthly VAT reporting for approval
• Process non-trade supplier invoices which includes shareholder’s transactions and decoration invoices, checking balances, matching and verifying amounts and prices.
• Ensure proper documentations and approvals are attached.
• Ensure monthly invoices for expenses are received and determine accrual as necessary.
• Coordinate with suppliers on any issues or discrepancies noted, including payment information.
• Process regular payments every 1st and 15th of the month and weekly payments as needed.
• Support senior team members with bank and credit card reconciliation if needed.
• Participate in month end close process.
• Assist in annual audit by preparing assigned reports or providing documentations.
• Provide information and assistance to internal and external customers as needed.
• Maintain Accounts Payable filing system and properly controlled.
• Perform other related duties as required

Skills Required

• Education in Accounting field (diploma or currently enrolled in a program)
• 1-2 years of related accounting, accounts payable experience or bookkeeping, inventory methods in particular FIFO, and understand the purchasing process or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Excellent MS Excel skills
• Advanced knowledge of MS Access or related software
• Preferably with experience in SAP Concur-Expense and Invoice