Accounting Clerk Intermediate
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ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Supervisor Accounts Payable and under the guidance and direction of an Environmental Services Department Manager or Transportation and Community Planning Department Manager/Supervisor is responsible for performing various accounting and financial functions for the Environmental Services or Transportation and Community Planning client Department with an emphasis on processing of accounts payable through an on-line computer system; reviewing accounts payable transactions for accuracy completeness tax status and ensuring compliance with Regional Purchasing and Payment by-laws; and administering the bi-weekly Time Entry and Approval Management System (TEAMS) for the client Department.
Reporting to the Supervisor Accounts Payable and under the guidance and direction of an Environmental Services Department Manager or Transportation and Community Planning Department Manager/Supervisor is responsible for performing various accounting and financial functions for the Environmental Services or Transportation and Community Planning client Department with an emphasis on processing of accounts payable through an on-line computer system; reviewing accounts payable transactions for accuracy completeness tax status and ensuring compliance with Regional Purchasing and Payment by-laws; and administering the bi-weekly Time Entry and Approval Management System (TEAMS) for the client Department.
WHAT YOULL BE DOING
- Reviews and matches accounts payable for processing through an on-line computerized accounts payable system.
- Processes accounts payable on an on-line computerized system via invoice entry.
- Calculates and codes foreign exchange for all foreign payments including US money/cheques.
- Maintains an accurate and current accounts payable system vendor file.
- Maintains records in hard copy and electronic format in accordance with Regional standards.
- Completes timely accurate data input as required.
- Administers (TEAMS) for the client Department.
- Processes bi-weekly payroll lists ensuring accuracy of payroll information by reviewing data received; verifies and reports sick CWW and vacation data and vacation and sick leave banks; verifies statutory holiday pay as provided by Payroll; and verifies on-call/standby submissions.
- Liaises with vendors Departmental and Finance staff on accounts payable and time reporting matters.
- Responds to enquiries from staff vendors and service providers on accounts payable and payment matters; handles or refers requests to appropriate staff for follow-up.
- Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
- Successful completion of a Post Secondary Certificate/Diploma (1 year or more) in Accounting or Business or related field or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum two (2) years experience in a general accounting field and in developing spreadsheet and/or database applications for financial analysis and reporting.
- Knowledge of time and labour procedures and general accounting practices principles and procedures with emphasis on Accounts Payable in a computerized accounting environment and knowledge of a large ERP Accounts Payable module.
- Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer service communication team work initiative/self management and accountability and flexibility/adaptability.
Key Skills
- Invoicing
- Inventory Control
- Data Entry
- Customer Service
- Vendor Management
- Accounting & Finance
- Recounciling
- General Ledger Accounting
- Mathematics
- Microsoft Excel
- Reporting
- Financial statement
- Inventory Management
- ACCA
- Bookkeeping
About Company
The Regional Municipality of York stretches north from Toronto to Lake Simcoe and includes many hectares of protected Greenbelt. York Region’s diversity is evident in our nine local municipalities, geography, economic development and population. York Region provides residents and bu ... View more
