The Accounting Clerk ensures up-to-date financial records with timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments for a portfolio of properties and development projects.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable
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Ensuring invoices are reviewed and verified for accuracy and approval before processing for payment;
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Ensuring payables and receivables are approved for posting and correctly coded and dated;
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Issuing accounts receivable invoices and processing chargebacks;
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Promptly depositing cheques, doing bank runs, and booking receipts to ensure ledger is updated in a timely manner; and
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Maintaining a simple set of books for some of our entities.
Administrative Support
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Maintaining accurate and up-to-date accounting journals, ledgers, and other records detailing financial transactions and supporting documentation; and
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Providing general administrative support to the accounting department, including photocopying, filing, sorting, organizing, and retrieving data and documents as requested by accountants.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Academic, technical, and professional competence
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College diploma or certificate in Accounting; and
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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel.
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Experience with Yardi is an asset
2. Work Experience and Job Skills
A demonstrated track record with 1 years’ in a related role
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Experience in professional office environment;
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Experience providing accurate and timely AP/AR functions is an asset;
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Diligently dealing with methods of organization and detail in performing their duties;
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Efficient and effective time management, demonstrating ability to meet deadlines while producing quality and accurate work;
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Demonstrates the ability to learn quickly and multi-task priorities; and
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Developing strong, positive, and professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders while practicing excellent verbal and written communication skills;
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Experience in property management or development accounting is an asset.
3. Personal Aptitudes
Demonstrate attributes consistent with Peterson’s Core Values
Relationships: We value and care about our relationships and treat everyone with dignity, respect, and trust.
Integrity: We keep our promises and hold ourselves personally accountable for delivering on our commitments, acting with honesty and fairness.
Entrepreneurship: We continuously seek opportunities and challenge ourselves to find better ways of creating value. We believe diverse approaches, opinions, and experiences contribute to better outcomes for our stakeholders.
Gratitude: We are grateful for the opportunities we are given. We support initiatives that affect positive change in our communities and value the skills, strengths, and perspectives of our team.
Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000 per annum based on experience
