About Us For the last 40 years, Source Office Furniture & Systems Ltd. has been offering the best value in high-quality office furniture throughout Canada. We pride ourselves in offering unsurpassed customer service and a collaborative team environment where every employee is a part of our success. We are a rapidly growing and dynamic company and are seeking enthusiastic and energetic individuals to join our team. About the Role As the Accounting Clerk, you will be responsible for the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. This position requires processing and recording accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions such as obtaining approvals for payment, setting up payment runs, reconciling invoice and statement discrepancies, and handling internal and supplier inquiries, creating invoices and submitting them to customers. We are looking for someone who likes to work in a team environment. We Provide Fun and positive work environment Opportunity for professional growth Salary Range: $50,000 $55,000 100% paid health and dental benefits after a successful 3month probation, including a $250 Health Spending Account Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee discounts on our products Main Responsibilities Accounts Receivable Functions Responsible for customer collections for 13 stores across Canada. Facilitate payment of invoices, assist customers and stores with receivable issues identified, and followup where necessary. Independently research, investigate and resolve receivable issues including unapplied payments, disputed transactions, and deficiencies in backup documentation. Proactively review all onhold accounts and work closely with customers, sales, and stores to ensure quick resolution and timely release of status. Update collection report daily and conduct weekly AR update meetings with the Controller. Thoroughly review and analyze documentation to ensure accuracy and validity. Identify potential issues and work with Controllers for improvement. Facilitate multiple email accounts. Communicate effectively via telephone and email. Provide excellent customer service to internal and external parties. Preparing Invoices and Payments Review invoices for appropriate backup before processing. Seek approval prior to payment. Ensure payment amounts and GL coding are correct and paid timely. Identify and resolve issues related to invoices and payments. Process freight, trucking, and US custom duty payments. Reconcile vendor statements. Communicate with vendors to resolve inquiries. Allocate costs. Create invoices and submit them to customers. Knowledge and Experience 2+ years of Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable experience with high volume entry processing. Good technical accounting knowledge. Strong numerical and analytical abilities. Handson industry experience. Strong verbal and written communication skills in English (native / fluent). Strong organization and timemanagement skills. Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook). Ability to work independently and as part of a team. High comfort level in dealing with internal and external parties. Prior experience with an ERP software is an asset. Legally authorized to work in Canada. Desired Attributes A strong desire to succeed. Willingness to roll up your sleeves to get work done. Willingness to learn and grow. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to multitask through understanding priorities. A personality that strives for a high standard of excellence. Techsavviness with ERP/accounting systems. Detailoriented, professional attitude, reliable, quick learner. Additional Information Job Type: Fulltime, Permanent Salary Range: $50,000 $55,000 per year Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm This is a Canadianbased employment, and all employees must maintain legal entitlement to work in Canada. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Accounting Clerk