Accounting Clerk

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Description

Robert Half is searching for a talented Accounting Clerk for an esteemed organization. The primary responsibilities of the Accounting Clerk will include but not be limited to assisting in the process of Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R), matching invoices to purchase orders and/or vouchers, and general forms of data entry. This dynamic team environment offers you a great work space/office, challenging responsibilities, and a hands-on experience that will lead to career advancement. This is a short-term contract / temporary employment opportunity based in the Kitchener, Ontario area.

What you get to do every single day

• Publish financial information to journals and ledgers
• Assemble statements and reports that require utilization of a variety of sources
• Help Accounts Payable: vendor invoices and disbursement filing, A/P invoice matching & filing
• Code documents that require knowledge in determining proper classification of expenditure codes and accounting codes
• General accounting: help with G/L account reconciliation and month-end closing, other ad hoc projects
• Rectify discrepancies by checking all possible sources of disagreement, reconstructing probable actions, and recognizing the effect on other accounts; prepare correction documents as required
• Contribute to Accounts Receivable: process daily invoices/credit, apply cash receipt, and help with collection of past due balance
  

Requirements

• Data entry, document management, file creation and previous records experience required
• Foundational knowledge in Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Solid understanding of journal entries
• Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP)
• Command of reconciliations
• Prior experience in Spreadsheet and ERP system
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• AA or BS/BA in Accounting or related field preferred
  

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go.

Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.3195. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.

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