Accounts Clerk

Skills Needed

Speak, read, and write English.
Understand basic accounting procedures.
Have fast, accurate data entry skills.
Use word processing, spreadsheet, database, and email software.
Use accounting software such as QuickBooks, MYOB, ACCPAC, and/or Simply Accounting.
Have good customer service skills.
Code, total, batch, enter, check, and fix transactions, such as accounts payable and receivable, payroll, purchase orders, cheques, invoices, cheque requisitions, and bank statements, using computerized and manual systems.
Gather budget data and documents based on estimated revenues, expenses, and previous budgets.
Calculate the costs of materials, overhead and other expenses based on estimates, quotations, and price lists and prepare cost statements or reports.
Answer questions and solve problems for customers and vendors about their accounts.
Maintain filing and record systems, send faxes, and make photocopies.
Proven accounting experience, preferably as an Accounts Receivable Clerk or Accounts Payable Clerk
Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures
Competency in MS Office, databases, and accounting software
Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and financial reports
Accuracy and attention to detail
Aptitude for numbers
Ability to perform filing and record-keeping tasks
Data entry and word processing skills
Well organized

Responsibility

Provide accounting and clerical support to the accounting department
Type accurately, prepare and maintain accounting documents and records
Prepare bank deposits, general ledger postings, and statements
Reconcile accounts in a timely manner
Daily enter key data of financial transactions in the database
Provide assistance and support to company personnel
Research, track and restore accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies
Inform management and compile reports/summaries on activity areas
Function in accordance with established standards, procedures, and applicable laws
Constantly update job knowledge

Qualifications

High school degree
An Associate’s degree or relevant certification is a plus
high school diploma and postsecondary education, such as a certificate program or associate degree.