Job Title: Accounting Clerk
Industry: Non-Profit / Finance
Position Type: Full-Time
Tenure: Temp to Perm
Pay Rate: $30/hour

Position Summary

Axis Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounting Clerk on behalf of our non-profit sector client. Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance, Controller, or Finance Manager, the Accounting Clerk plays a key role in supporting financial operations, focusing on accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), reconciliations, journal entries, capital assets schedules, and fund balance maintenance.

Core Competencies

• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills

• Flexible and able to manage multiple priorities

• Decisive, fair, and tactful conflict resolution skills

• Proactive in identifying and improving financial processes

• Trusted collaborator with sound judgment and problem-solving ability

• Highly organized, self-motivated, and goal-driven

• Maintains confidentiality and consistently meets deadlines

• Demonstrates professional initiative

Key Responsibilities

Client & Vendor Interaction

• Respond to inquiries from clients, vendors, and stakeholders with professionalism

• Handle incoming cash and cheque transactions securely

• Support finance interns, students, or volunteers as needed

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Review AP invoice batches and AR billings, including internal billings and cash receipts

• Perform or support AP and AR functions, providing backup as necessary

• Ensure timely and accurate execution of bank deposits

• Maintain and reconcile AP subledger with general ledger

• Prepare, review, and post journal entries

Financial Operations

• Conduct monthly balance sheet reconciliations

• Assist with preparation of annual audit files

• Develop and maintain organized filing systems

• Prepare department-specific financial reports

• Perform other duties as assigned by finance leadership

• May work from various locations based on organizational needs

Health & Safety

• Comply with Occupational Health and Safety Act and internal safety policies

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

• Use proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary

• Attend required safety training and review safety protocols annually

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting or finance

• Diploma or certificate in Accounting or related field

• Solid knowledge of GAAP accounting principles

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; working knowledge of MS Office

• Experience with accounting software (e.g., Great Plains, QuickBooks)

• Experience in a non-profit or community-focused environment is an asset

• Familiarity with Deaf culture or ability to communicate with Deaf individuals is a plus

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Valid full G driver's license