Accounting Lead

Job description – Accounting – Treasury/Fuel Clerk

We are actively looking to fill an Accounting Treasury Clerk position within our Accounting Department. This is a high-volume, fast paced, detail-oriented position that requires accurate maintenance of accounting documents. Responsibilities will consist of tracking daily treasury and banking operations, including processing payments, transfers and deposits. Must be a self-starter with strong math and data entry skills, must demonstrate attention to detail and organizational skills as well as possess patience and persistence. These are all must-haves in this role.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years’ experience. A general-working knowledge of general accounting processes is preferred. You will need to be proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, particularly Word and Excel. An ideal candidate must have a good understanding of payments, the accounting process and customer service. This position is ideal for someone who wants to grow their experience, have career stability and work with a great team.

Candidate must have the ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment while handling a high volume of order printing and invoice entry and multiple projects and competing priorities at once and the ability to learn new systems quickly.

This is a full-time IN-Office position! M-F 7am -4pm Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Track daily treasury and banking operations, including processing payments, transfers, and deposits

Ensure timely processing of wire transfers, bank transfers, and other treasury transactions, such as Government

related payments

Prepare, transmit, and verify Pre-Authorized Debit files, including annual schedules and payment notifications

Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures

Respond to inquiries, collaborate with internal teams, and support overall treasury and accounting functions

Uphold department standards of organization and accuracy

Prepare payments in an organized and timely manner

Prepare journal entries as needed

Prepare monthly accrual as needed

Assist in archiving of prior year files and setup files for the coming year

Ensure excellent communication with both internal and external customers

Assist financial & accounting department as needed, performing various assignments under the direction and

supervision of treasury manager and senior accounting staff

Assisting with audit support as necessary

Miscellaneous data entry, filing, and other responsibilities as assigned, etc.

Assist with special projects as assigned

Other duties as required and assigned

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in an office, clerical or administrative position, with a desire to grow and learn more about the AP cycle
• Intermediate/Advanced Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Secondary Diploma with some accounting courses
• Post Secondary in Business Administration, Accounting or related field is considered an asset
• Proficiency in keyboarding and strong computer skills in Windows-based programs
• Knowledge of corporate and financial software, with the ability to research and validate historical data
• Experience with billing and payment processing systems
• Strong analytical, organizational, time management skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with initiative
• Ability to manage interruptions and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgment when interacting with customers and stakeholders.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Successful candidate should be highly motivated, self-directed, proactive, and have the ability to work effectively under pressure and time constraints with a positive attitude.
• Highly proficient data processing dexterity in working with multiple financial applications
• Must be able to think through, evaluate and solve problems logically and efficiently
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• Must be able to follow standard filing procedures and follow instructions carefully
• Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback, objectively
• Ability to work under pressure to meet schedules and deadlines
• Ability to respond quickly to re-prioritization of duties
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide variety of people
• Must be able to frequently bend, stoop, and lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds