Accounting Clerk - 2

Pay Rate: $20
Location: Mississauga ON
Job Type: Contract

Our client, a top banking client in Canada, is looking to hire Accounting Clerk - 2 for their team with a contract for 4 Months with potential extension or conversion to Permanent, On-site in Mississauga location.

Daily responsibilities:

• Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals and ledgers or computers.
• Calculate, prepare, and issue bills, invoices, account statements, and other financial statements according to established procedures.
• Debit, credit, and total accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases, using specialized accounting software.
• Duplicate Tax slips and/or issue new/amended tax slips.
• Take incoming calls.

Must haves:

• 2-4 years of financial and/or accounting experience required.
• 2+ years of experience with well-rounded knowledge of Excel.
• Strong communication skills - verbal & written.

Nice to have:

• Previous experience in a call center/answering calls.
• Knowledge of provincial company policies, procedures, and regulations as related to accounting.
• Knowledge of tax implications on investments (registered & non-registered).

Soft skills:

• Ability to analyze complex situations and problems and do the necessary research using multiple sources of information to arrive at innovative solutions.
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as work independently or with minimal direction.
• Integrity, high attention to detail, thoroughness, and accuracy are critical to ensure quality outputs.
• Solid organizational and time management skills to manage competing activities within short time frames.
• Self-initiative, resourcefulness, and strong organizational ability to manage a diverse range of work assignments.
• Master of identifying and solving ambiguous problems to drive customer and business value.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Great verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at different levels in the organization.

Education and Certifications:

• High school diploma or GED required. Office administration degree or related financial discipline preferred.

If you are interested in hearing more about this role, please send your updated resume in MS Word format to Fouzan@ifgpr.com and mention the Accounting Clerk - 2 in the subject line.