Accounting clerk – Mississauga, ON

What will you be Doing?

The Accounting Clerk

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities 

• OPENING PROJECTS : 
• on daily basis, use of Smartsheet to download the PIF and related documents, such as the PO, client consulting agreements, and confidentiality agreements
• Review project initiation form (PIF) to ensure information accuracy. Refer to information files to confirm correct rate and client setup.
• Monitor Shared Mail boxes.
• Send client setup form to new clients via email and update Costpoint with client information 
• Determine if credit check is required and submit request to Credit Analyst team
• Input project information into Costpoint, Time & Expense
• Complete customer/vendor forms through email or the customer portal
• Review project agreements for budgets and purchase orders. Update Costpoint with correct information.
• Maintain client information files, Purchase orders
• Run checks for accuracy of project information
• Address any queries or concerns from clients, project managers and administrative assistants
• Provide project reports from IBM Cognos -CER reports in an excel format on a daily, weekly and monthly basis with respect to new projects
• Update project lists as required by each Business Area
• Update rates, transfer PM projects to another PM, and close projects as necessary
• Daily cash receipt entry
• Weekly cheque deposits
• Monitor Bank of America VISA log for travelers ensuring that transactions, usage, or any other relevant details are being tracked and reviewed as needed
• To work as a team and to provide additional support necessary for the efficiency of the whole accounting department.

What Qualifications do you Need?

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.             

Preferred Requirements and Qualifications

·          Educational Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Diploma or certificate in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred).

Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Familiarity with cash application processes and financial transactions like AP voucher entry.
• Good experience in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and accounting software
• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Experience:

• Previous experience in an administrative or accounting role is preferred.
• Experience in handling cash applications and processing payments is a plus.
• Familiarity with proposal reading and basic project management tasks.

Soft Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Professionalism and confidentiality in handling sensitive financial information.

Salary & Benefits Information

When working with Intertek, you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company match, generous vacation/sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more. Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid holidays.

Intertek’s Commitment

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Our Culture of Total Quality Assurance 

Intertek promotes a culture where motivated, customer-oriented employees can flourish, experience professional fulfillment, and reach their highest potential. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. 

A career with Intertek offers rewarding opportunities to help companies around the world develop products that are used safely by millions of people every day. Intertek is the trusted advisor to many of the world’s leading brands, companies, and governments, and has earned a reputation for accuracy, reliability, integrity, and technical competence.  Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with Disabilities, who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email [email protected]

Please apply online at Intertek Canada Careers (oraclecloud.com) 

*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.