Accounting Clerk (6 Month Contract)

The Accounting Clerk will play a key role in supporting the Accounts Payable function for designated projects within Ontario Transit Group. This position is responsible for managing vendor communications processing invoices and ensuring compliance with contractual and documentation requirements.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail organizational skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external vendors.

Key Responsibilities: 

Invoice Management & Vendor Communication

• Manage the payables inbox for assigned projects track invoices and maintain correspondence with vendors regarding invoices and payments.
• Review invoices submitted through the Vendor Portal and communicate any required revisions.
• Verify invoices against contracts and progress billings ensuring accuracy and completeness of documentation (e.g. WSIB statutory declarations).
• Coordinate with project managers for invoice approvals.

Accounts Payable

• Code and enter invoices into the ERP system and upload supporting documents.
• Assist with monthly A/P close activities.
• Prepare monthly corporate credit card reconciliations and allocate expenses to projects.

Vendor Setup & Compliance

• Set up new vendors in the ERP system including legal name verification and HST registration checks.
• Ensure all required compliance documentation is collected and maintained.

Payment Coordination & Administrative Support

• Assist with mailing payments providing payment confirmations and communicating payment timelines to vendors.
• Perform other ad hoc tasks as required.

Qualifications :

• A post-secondary degree or diploma preferably in Accounting or Business.
• 1-3 years previous accounts payable experience.
• Experience in the construction industry and high-volume environments is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Organizational Skills.
• Proficiency with accounting software such as Timberline/Sage or QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Information :

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Disability Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Extended medical insurance
  • (Optional) RRSP matching
  • Discretionary Bonus

Why OTG

Welcome to Ontario Transit Group (OTG) located in the heart of Downtown Toronto where diversity and passion collide. As we work on the groundbreaking Ontario Line project we prioritize fostering a positive culture. Join us and be part of a team that celebrates our employees organizes family events and promotes health and wellness initiatives. Our commitment to personal and professional growth means annual performance reviews salary increases comprehensive health benefits generous RRSP matching industry education support and career development opportunities.

OTG uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However applications are reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.

At OTG we embrace diversity recognizing that it strengthens us as a team and as a company. We are an equal-opportunity employer encouraging applications from all interested candidates. We value Indigenous people racialized people neurodivergent people people with disabilities and individuals from gender and sexually diverse communities with intersectional identities. OTG is committed to fostering an inclusive equitable and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the selection process please contact  

If youre ready to be part of our dynamic team in one of the worlds most diverse cities dont wait any longerapply now!

While we appreciate your interest only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please note that we do not accept agency submissions.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time