Accounting Clerk - Ottawa, Canada - People Corporation

People Corporation

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

We are seeking an Accounting Clerk to join our Coughlin team in Ottawa.

Please note that this is an in-office position.

The Accounting Clerk is responsible for the accounts payable functions of the company and is responsible to ensure that duties are carried out in such a way as to enable a smooth operation and administration of any associated financial matters pertaining to the company.

The Accounting Clerk is primarily responsible for accounts payable functions and special projects.

The Accounting Clerk will:

Prepare, reconcile, print and mail cheques
Prepare online banking transactions including bill payments, wires, and electronic fund transfers
Allocate and code expenses
Create new vendor codes and distribute to accounting software
Export, post, and print invoice listings, cheque summary reports, cheque registers, payment posting journals, and any other reports as required
Prepare audit information
Match invoices with the precheque register
Review aged payables on a monthly basis to ensure timely payments are made
Ensure proper approvals are secured prior to processing/paying invoices, and that the payments are processed within the given due dates
Ensure that all accounting records are accurate and in balance
Consult experts or policy manuals to determine the best course of action as required

To be successful as an Accounting Clerk with Coughlin & Associates, you will need:

Experience with accounting software, such as Sage 50 or other such as QuickBooks
Practical knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting theories and practices
Superior data entry skills and strong mathematical and reconciliation skills
Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office and standard office administration procedures
Excellent grammatical, spelling, and communication skills
The ability to maintain good public relations, both within and outside the organization
Strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize and multitask, and the ability to manage time effectively
The ability to adhere to existing company policies and procedures
The ability to use tact and discretion to maintain information in the strictest of confidence
Experience with accounting software, such as Sage 50 or other such as QuickBooks

What's in it for you:

Learn by working alongside our experts
Extended health care and dental benefits
A retirement savings plan with company contributions
A suite of Health & Wellness offerings
Mental Health programs and support for you and your family
Assistance for the completion of industry designations
Competitive compensation

At People Corporation we are committed to helping businesses succeed. We are a national provider of benefits, retirement, wealth, wellness, and human resource solutions. Our experts and solutions serve over 20,000 clients representing nearly 3 million Canadians. We offer customized solutions designed to fit the unique needs of businesses and their employees, members and stakeholders.

About Coughlin & Associates Ltd:
Across the country, thousands of Canadians rely on Coughlin & Associates Ltd. to design and administer their group medical, dental, disability, life insurance and pension benefits. Coughlin is a full-service benefits consultant and third party administrator.

Our services include:

Group benefits consulting and plan marketing
Plan administration and correspondence
Claims adjudication and payment

Established in 1958, Coughlin & Associates Ltd. provides services to some of Canada's most respected companies, unions and public service organizations