Accounting Lead
Accounting Treasury Clerk
We are actively looking to fill an Accounting Treasury Clerk position within our Accounting Department. This is a high-volume, fast paced, detail-oriented position that requires accurate maintenance of accounting documents. Responsibilities will consist of tracking daily treasury and banking operations, including processing payments, transfers and deposits. Must be a self-starter with strong math and data entry skills, must demonstrate attention to detail and organizational skills as well as possess patience and persistence. These are all must-haves in this role.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years' experience. A general-working knowledge of general accounting processes is preferred. You will need to be proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, particularly Word and Excel. An ideal candidate must have a good understanding of payments, the accounting process and customer service. This position is ideal for someone who wants to grow their experience, have career stability and work with a great team.
Candidate must have the ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment while handling a high volume of order printing and invoice entry and multiple projects and competing priorities at once and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
This is a full-time IN-Office position M-F 7am -4pm Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Track daily treasury and banking operations, including processing payments, transfers, and deposits
- Ensure timely processing of wire transfers, bank transfers, and other treasury transactions, such as Government related payments
- Prepare, transmit, and verify Pre-Authorized Debit files, including annual schedules and payment notifications
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures
- Respond to inquiries, collaborate with internal teams, and support overall treasury and accounting functions
- Uphold department standards of organization and accuracy
- Prepare payments in an organized and timely manner
- Prepare journal entries as needed
- Prepare monthly accrual as needed
- Assist in archiving of prior year files and setup files for the coming year
- Ensure excellent communication with both internal and external customers
- Assist financial & accounting department as needed, performing various assignments under the direction and supervision of treasury manager and senior accounting staff
- Assisting with audit support as necessary
- Miscellaneous data entry, filing, and other responsibilities as assigned, etc.
- Assist with special projects as assigned
- Other duties as required and assigned
Qualifications:
- 2 years' experience in an office, clerical or administrative position, with a desire to grow and learn more about the AP cycle
- Intermediate/Advanced Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word)
- Secondary Diploma with some accounting courses
- Post Secondary in Business Administration, Accounting or related field is considered an asset
- Proficiency in keyboarding and strong computer skills in Windows-based programs
- Knowledge of corporate and financial software, with the ability to research and validate historical data
- Experience with billing and payment processing systems
- Strong analytical, organizational, time management skills and meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with initiative
- Ability to manage interruptions and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Sound judgment when interacting with customers and stakeholders.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Successful candidate should be highly motivated, self-directed, proactive, and have the ability to work effectively under pressure and time constraints with a positive attitude.
- Highly proficient data processing dexterity in working with multiple financial applications
- Must be able to think through, evaluate and solve problems logically and efficiently
- Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
- Must be able to follow standard filing procedures and follow instructions carefully
- Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback, objectively
- Ability to work under pressure to meet schedules and deadlines
- Ability to respond quickly to re-prioritization of duties
- Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide variety of people
- Must be able to frequently bend, stoop, and lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds