We are looking for an Accounting Administrator to join our team at ICON. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, he or she will be responsible for full-cycle Accounts Payable and Account Receivable tasks, including managing and coordinating the provision of general accounting and reporting services. The Accounting Administrator oversees day-to-day and month-end accounting, reporting, analysis and control activities.
Primary Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to and subject to change upon review:
- Perform the day-to-day processing of accounts payable and receivable to ensure finances are maintained in an effective, up-to-date and accurate manner
- Receive and verify invoices against purchase orders, seeking approvals when necessary
- Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures
- Prepare batches of invoices for data entry
- Manage the weekly cheque run; obtain Controller's approval and appropriate sign-offs
- Establish strong relationships with vendors and clients, and maintain updated vendor/client files
- Maintain up-to-date billing system and various invoice procedures per client
- Carry out consistent follow-up on collections each week, and record activities in a shared spreadsheet
- Prepare daily bank deposits
- Investigate and resolve customer queries through the reconciliation of accounts and process adjustments
- Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities
- Maintain accounts receivable customer files, both permanent and current orders
Communicate with customers via phone, email, mail or personally
- Provide various analysis reports on customer activity as requested
- Answer telephone and electronic inquiries, relaying telephone calls and messages within the company
- Assist Finance department with filing invoices, matching POs, and verifying billing
- Other duties assigned by supervisor
Skills and Experience
- At least 1-3 years of full-cycle accounting experience
- University or college degree in Accounting/Finance
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Work & Excel
- Must have experience with Sage ERP and/or ACCPAC
- Must be able to effectively communicate in English
Key Competencies
- Strong attention to detail & strong communication
- Strong organizational, planning and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal and soft skills
- Able to work well independently and as part of a team
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
ABOUT ICON
As a multi-faceted visual communications media company, we serve our clients’ needs of transforming spaces in retail, out-of-home advertising, digital, corporate/event marketing, hospitality, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries. Our company name represents strength and innovation, both of which are necessary for growth and success within our respective industries. Within ICON we have two divisions – ICON Media and ICON Visual; these divisions support the commitment we give to our clients to continue being leaders in All Things Visual.
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. ICON Visual is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
ICON Visual is a supporter of AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act). Accommodation will be provided to all applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process. Please include a summary of the accommodation required in your application email.
