Accounting Clerk

Community Living Dryden•Dryden, ON

2d•CA$55,729 - CA$62,450•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the administrative team, and reporting to the Controller, the employee will serve as the Accounting Clerk for Community Living Dryden-Sioux Lookout. The Accounting Clerk is responsible for performing a variety of accounting and financial support duties. This includes processing accounts payable and receivable, cash handling, financial reporting support, and maintaining accurate financial records. The Accounting Clerk ensures accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with organizational policies and applicable regulations.

Requirements

Post-secondary diploma in Accounting, Business Administration (Accounting), or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
Minimum 2 years of recent, progressive experience in an accounting/finance support role with responsibility for accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Experience with accounting or financial systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is an asset.
Experience processing invoices, payments, expense claims, and high-volume data entry.
Strong numerical aptitude and analytical skills; high attention to detail and accuracy.
Demonstrated ability to process and reconcile financial transactions, including payments, deposits, and account balances.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Strong organizational skills, effective time management, and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Successful completion of a criminal reference check.
Valid driver’s license and access to an appropriately insured vehicle; use of personal vehicle for work purposes as required.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience

Responsibilities

Receive, record, reconcile, and post incoming payments.
Prepare and balance bank deposits, including supporting documentation, and deliver deposits to the bank in accordance with agency procedures.
Prepare payments, including electronic funds transfers (EFT’s) and cheques.
Maintain and reconcile petty cash.
Process accounts payable, accounts receivable and employee expense claims ensuring accuracy and adherence to established procedures; issue regular statements of account.
Perform data entry and maintain accurate records to support the processing of funding reimbursement claims.
Resolve discrepancies and follow up with staff or vendors as required.
Reconcile account balances and banking activity to ensure accurate financial records and compliance with organizational policies and applicable regulations.
Support administration of agency credit cards, including following up on missing or incomplete documentation in accordance with agency policies.
Assist with the preparation and maintenance of year-end working papers and spreadsheets; support audit preparation under the direction of the Controller.
Prepare and post approved journal entries as required and inform the Controller of relevant financial issues.
Prepare routine financial correspondence (e.g., payment notices, donor communications, and account-related inquiries).
Maintain accurate procedure manuals and organized filing systems to support financial records; ensure the security, confidentiality, and appropriate retention of financial information.
Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion at all times.
Perform data entry to ensure accurate and reliable records for customers, vendors, and funding programs.
Provide general administrative support, including filing, scanning and secure shredding of documents.
Perform other accounting duties as assigned by the Controller or Vice President of Finance.