We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day finance operations for a real estate property and facilities management organization in Kitchener, Ontario. This contract opportunity is well suited to someone who brings strong experience across payables, receivables, and financial recordkeeping, along with a careful and methodical approach to accuracy. The successful candidate will contribute to invoicing, reconciliations, reporting, and payroll-related reviews while helping maintain dependable financial processes across the business.

Responsibilities:

• Review and enter supplier invoices with the correct approvals, account coding, and backup documentation to ensure accurate and timely processing.

• Prepare outgoing payments through approved methods, including electronic transfers and cheques, while following internal controls and established payment schedules.

• Match vendor statements to internal records, resolve discrepancies, and respond to supplier questions in a thorough and timely manner.

• Handle foreign-currency invoices using the applicable central bank exchange rate, document exchange calculations, and record any resulting foreign exchange variances.

• Generate customer invoices, post incoming payments, and keep client account balances current and accurate.

• Track overdue receivables, prepare aging summaries, follow up on outstanding balances, and reconcile accounts where payment issues arise.

• Support month-end activities by maintaining complete AP and AR records, reconciling subledgers, and assisting with audit preparation and reporting.

• Review vacation banks for unionized employees, identify variances in time or dollar balances, and escalate issues to the appropriate finance and people leaders.

• Assist with payroll-related audits and special calculations, including pension contribution adjustments and other ad hoc finance assignments as required.

• At least 3 years of experience in an accounting support role with exposure to accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations.

• Demonstrated ability to process invoices, payments, billing, and account adjustments with a high level of accuracy.

• Proficiency in account reconciliation and financial data entry within a structured accounting environment.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel for tracking, analysis, and reporting tasks.

• Ability to investigate discrepancies, organize supporting documentation, and manage multiple deadlines effectively.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills for responding to vendors, customers, and internal stakeholders.

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