Accounting Clerk - Barrie, Canada - Tatham Engineering

Tatham Engineering

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Barrie, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Accounting Clerk
Tatham Engineering is seeking an Accounting Clerk to join our accounting team.

This position can work out of any of our office locations:
Barrie, Bracebridge, Collingwood, Orillia, or Ottawa. Reporting to the Controller, the primary role of the Accounting Cleark is handling accounts payable.

Other responsibilities will include preparing monthly invoices as part of the accounts receivable process, and assistance with payroll functions as and when needed.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Manage the accounts payable process, including obtaining invoice approvals, entering vendor invoices in Unanet accounting system, and making payments via cheque, electronic fund transfer and online banking within the payment deadlines.
Charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports; recording entries.
Work collaboratively with crossfunctional teams for issue resolution
Track subconsultant invoices and due dates to ensure payment made in compliance with the Ontario Construction Acts prompt payment requirements.
Ensure proper, current liability insurance and WSIB certificates are on file and recorded in Unanet for Tatham's subconsultants.
Prepare monthly invoices for clients.
Review weekly time and expense sheets for accuracy and calculate HST on expenses. Follow up with staff regarding unsubmitted time and expenses.
Run Statutory Holiday report and enter hours on employee timesheets.
Enter expense charges (plots, prints, reports, etc.) into Unanet.
Enter company credit card purchases and reconcile statements.
Coordinate petty cash reconciliations for all branches.
Track computer and fixed asset purchases and disposals for insurance requirements and yearend reporting.
Set up new projects in Unanet and upload Engineering Service Agreements (ESA) and Purchase Orders as directed by Project Managers.
Maintain postage machine (run software updates, fill meter and order supplies as required).
As required, answer telephones, general administration assistance

Key Position
Requirements:

A university degree or college diploma in accounting, business administration, finance or related field
Minimum of 5 years experience in accounting/bookkeeping with previous accounts payable experience
Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office
Ability to use enterpriselevel financial recordkeeping software systems
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to complete a high volume of work within deadlines
Excellent knowledge of basic accounting concepts
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills

Why Tatham?
At Tatham, our key values are reflected in everything we do.

We aim to be the engineering consulting firm of choice by upholding our core values:
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Service, Communication, Teamwork, Relationships & Community_. _Our company has experienced significant growth by putting these values into action.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation, benefits, RRSP matching and profit sharing
Flexible work arrangements and worklife balance
Vacation starting at 3 weeks prorated in the first year
Challenging and rewarding work on notable projects
Professional development, training, mentorship program and career progression opportunities
Reimbursement for annual professional dues
Collaborative and engaging workplace environment
Regular office/team socials and recreational outings

Company Information

Tatham Engineering is a Canadian employee-owned, consulting engineering firm that specializes in Coastal, Land Development, Municipal, Structural (Buildings and Bridges), Transportation, Water Resources, Water & Wastewater, Electrical and Mechanical engineering, and provides specialized services in Air & Noise, Climate Resilience and Hydrogeology.

The firm was founded in Collingwood, Ontario, in 1988 and currently employs over 180 staff with branch offices in Barrie, Orillia, Bracebridge and Ottawa.

Tatham is proud to be recognized as one of
Southwestern Ontario's Top Employers of 2024 and
Canada's Top Small & Medium Employers of 2023

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