Accounting Clerk

Markham - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Join McAteer as an Accounting Clerk providing essential accounting and administrative support primarily in Accounts Payable and contributing to the smooth operations of financial processes. Responsibilities include processing invoices and payments administering cheque and electronic transactions and maintaining vendor records while ensuring accuracy and responsive client service. We are seeking a detail-oriented team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering high-quality results.

The Accounting Clerk will:

Check and review payment information on cheque/DD requisitions verifying approvals on the requisitions
Enter invoices into Sage 50 accounting software
Print cheques and distribute to the corresponding staff and vendors
Process payment through Electronic Transfer Funds/Bill Payments and send email notifications to payees
Obtain signatures for cheques and distribute them to vendors or corresponding staff
File A/P related documentations and handle all A/P related inquiries
Maintain the vendor listings for all clients and ensure information is up to date
Monitor/maintain the cheque inventory
Manage signing desk document logistics and send reminders for backlogs.
Administer contribution and non-contribution deposit processing and manage monthly contribution receipt cut-offs for assigned clients.
Support special projects as assigned.

To be successful as an Accounting Clerk with McAteer you will need:

Completion of post-secondary education in a related field such as Accounting or Business Administration
1 - 2 years of professional experience in Accounting or Accounts Payable
Strong proficiency in MS Excel and the MS Office Suite along with experience using accounting programs such as Sage or QuickBooks.
Strong organizational skills the ability to prioritize and multi-task and manage time effectively.
Excellent grammatical spelling and communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
The ability to work well in a team environment and independently.
To provide exceptional client service by promptly addressing inquiries.
Fluency in both French and English would be considered an asset.

Whats in it for you:

Learn by working alongside our experts
Extended health care and dental benefits
A retirement savings plan with company contributions
A suite of Health & Wellness offerings
Mental Health programs and support for you and your family
Assistance for the completion of industry designations
Competitive compensation

McAteer provides third-party advisory and administration services for over 200000 plan members and beneficiaries. We are authorized claims payors for several major insurance companies; we provide administration services to plans that are local provincial and national in scope.

Providing an inclusive accessible environment where all employees and clients feel valued respected and supported is something were committed to. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. If you require an accommodation or an alternative format of any posting please reach out to

The Accounting Clerk will:

Check and review payment information on cheque/DD requisitions verifying approvals on the requisitions
Enter invoices into Sage 50 accounting software
Print cheques and distribute to the corresponding staff and vendors
Process payment through Electronic Transfer Funds/Bill Payments and send email notifications to payees
Obtain signatures for cheques and distribute them to vendors or corresponding staff
File A/P related documentations and handle all A/P related inquiries
Maintain the vendor listings for all clients and ensure information is up to date
Monitor/maintain the cheque inventory
Manage signing desk document logistics and send reminders for backlogs.
Administer contribution and non-contribution deposit processing and manage monthly contribution receipt cut-offs for assigned clients.
Support special projects as assigned.

To be successful as an Accounting Clerk with McAteer you will need:

Completion of post-secondary education in a related field such as Accounting or Business Administration
1 - 2 years of professional experience in Accounting or Accounts Payable
Strong proficiency in MS Excel and the MS Office Suite along with experience using accounting programs such as Sage or QuickBooks.
Strong organizational skills the ability to prioritize and multi-task and manage time effectively.
Excellent grammatical spelling and communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
The ability to work well in a team environment and independently.
To provide exceptional client service by promptly addressing inquiries.
Fluency in both French and English would be considered an asset.