Accounting Clerk

Job summary

Enter financial information accurately into accounting systems and spreadsheets, and assist with accounts payable and receivable, including invoice processing and payment tracking. Maintain financial records and documentation, support reconciliations and reporting, and provide administrative assistance to the Finance team.

Job details

Since 1996, HR Associates has been a trusted partner to public and broader public sector organizations across Ontario. We specialize in placing interim professionals and administrative resources within the public, broader public, and not-for-profit sectors. Our consultants bring deep domain experience, a rigorous selection approach, and a strong commitment to client confidentiality. Accounting Clerk Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk for a short-term assignment. This opportunity is ideal for recent graduates or individuals looking to gain practical experience in accounting, finance, and administrative support. The successful candidate will assist with day-to-day accounting activities, with a focus on accurate data entry, maintaining financial records, and supporting the Finance team. Key Responsibilities Perform accurate and timely data entry of financial information into accounting systems and spreadsheets. Assist with accounts payable and receivable activities, including invoice processing and payment tracking. Maintain and update financial records, databases, and documentation. Support basic reconciliations, reporting, and general accounting tasks. Provide administrative support to the Finance team as required. Qualifications Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Strong attention to detail and accuracy when entering and reviewing information. Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. Good organizational, time management, and communication skills. Previous experience in data entry, accounting, or administrative support is an asset but not required. How to Apply: If you feel that you have the right combination of skills and experience for this opportunity, please submit your resume. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require an accessibility accommodation during the recruitment process, please call 416-237-1500 x.235

What you’ll do

Enter financial information accurately into accounting systems and spreadsheets, and assist with accounts payable and receivable, including invoice processing and payment tracking. Maintain financial records and documentation, support reconciliations and reporting, and provide administrative assistance to the Finance team.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred. Candidates should have strong attention to detail, familiarity with Excel and Microsoft Office, and good organizational, time-management, and communication skills; prior related experience is an asset but not required.

Listed skills

• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Administrative Support · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Accurate Data Entry
• Attention To Detail
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Invoice Processing
• Payment Tracking
• Financial Recordkeeping
• Reconciliation
• Financial Reporting
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Organization
• Time Management
• Communication
• Administrative Support

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Government & Public Sector

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