At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to manage billing, collections, and keep financial records organized.
- Company: Robert Half, a leading talent solutions firm connecting you with top opportunities.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible contract work, and access to free online training.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in accounting while working with major retail clients.
- Qualifications: 1 year of accounting support experience and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 $ per year.
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join our team in Mississauga, Ontario on a Contract basis.
This position is well suited to someone with a solid foundation in day-to-day accounting support and a strong focus on accuracy, follow-through, and customer account management.
The successful candidate will play an important role in billing, collections, and cash application while helping ensure financial records remain current and organized.
Responsibilities:- Prepare and issue shipment-related invoices accurately and on schedule.- Generate customer receivable summaries and monthly account statements to support timely payment.- Record and reconcile incoming cash receipts, ensuring payments are applied correctly.- Assist with cheque processing activities and support regular payment runs.- Monitor overdue balances and communicate with customers to follow up on outstanding accounts.- Submit invoices through major customer portals, including platforms used by large retail clients such as Walmart and Home Depot.- Manage a steady volume of accounts receivable transactions, typically handling approximately 20 to 25 invoices.- Maintain accurate accounting data and complete daily tasks using Sage 100.- At least 1 year of experience in an accounting support role with exposure to accounts receivable functions.- Working knowledge of billing, invoice processing, and cash application procedures.- Experience assisting with accounts payable tasks, including cheque runs.- Proficiency with data entry and a high level of accuracy when handling financial information.- Hands-on experience using Sage 100 in a business accounting environment.- Strong communication skills for following up with customers regarding late payments.- Ability to organize multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
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