Accounting Clerk

Job title: Accounting Clerk

Company: Recruitment Partners

Job description: Accounting ClerkOur client is searching for an Accounting Clerk to join their team. This role will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records for both general and trust accounting in a high volume environment. A successful candidate will have a strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and will thrive in a high volume environment. This role reports directly to the Assistant Controller.Your success will be defined by your ability to:

• Monitor both general and trust bank accounts on a daily basis, ensuring that incoming client funds are accounted for promptly
• Communicate with banking service advisors as required
• Report unusual transactions to the Assistant Controller
• Ensure proper documentation for each transaction, including banking details, signatures and requisitions
• Weekly bank reconciliation to ensure all funds are recorded in the accounting system
• Review and verify invoices and expense reports for accuracy and completeness
• Prepare and process accounts payable payments within due dates
• Maintain vendor records and respond to vendor inquiries
• Balance the sub-ledger and communication month end details to the team
• Monitor the accounting inbox for incoming inquiries and prioritizing them accordingly
• Communicate to the team when emails have been assigned
• Keep the inbox organized and conduct follow up with staff, lawyers and the team as required
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial closing procedures
• Collaborate with the accounting team to resolve discrepancies and errors
• Support general and trust audits and compliance with the Law Society of Alberta

Your strengths include:

• Post Secondary Education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience on an Accounting Team
• Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in accounting tasks
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

If you are interested in this role and meet the above criteria, please click the “Apply” button to send your resume directly to Lily Brooks.Recruitment Partners Inc. is an Alberta-based, Alberta-focused recruitment firm. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships while securing top talent for Alberta’s best employers. At the heart of our efforts is a collaborative, consultative approach. We are proud of our team of consultants, who come with practical business experience, a strong network of professional contacts, and are focused on what is best for both clients and candidates. We will facilitate the best fit between client and candidate. This means reduced turnover, enhanced employee engagement, increased productivity, customer satisfaction, and more.Accounting & Finance – Engineering – Sales & Operations – Supply Chain – Human Resources – Office Support – TechnologyContact us today – Your Search Partner – www.recruitmentpartners.ca

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Location: Edmonton, AB

Job date: Fri, 31 Jan 2025 03:49:13 GMT

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