accounting clerk

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Work setting

• Private sector

Tasks

• Prepare general ledger
• Prepare journal entry
• Manage accounts receivable
• Manage accounts payable
• Prepare trial balance
• Open and close books for auditors
• Prepare bank reconciliations
• Prepare payroll
• Assess fixed assets and depreciation
• Store, update and retrieve financial data
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing and record systems
• Perform general office duties
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Prepare reports

Computer and technology knowledge

• Sage Accounting Software
• Accounting software
• Quick Books
• Electronic mail
• Simply Accounting
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• Internet

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Personal suitability

• Ability to multitask
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Quick learner
• Versatility
• Resourcefulness
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available