Accounting Clerk

Description:

This position is responsible for completing day to day accounting and procurement transactions. Key duties include verification, entry and reconciliation of accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger entries and supporting the administration of all financial aspects of the board’s operations.
This may be the right opportunity for you if you have the following skills and experience:

• Graduate of a two (2) year post-secondary Accounting/Finance program (community college or university).
• Minimum of 3 years of related work experience.
• In-depth understanding and knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS).
• You are solution based, proactive and demonstrate a can-do attitude.
• You work well independently and as a team member.
• You can mange multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Exceptional technical skills, particularly with Microsoft Office (Excel) and accounting software packages.
• Strong written and oral communications.

Assets

• Payroll experience.
• Written and oral fluency in French is an asset but not required.

Other:

• May be required to work extended hours.