Accounting Clerk

At the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation, our people come first. We are proud to make a real difference by contributing to a sustainable and efficient transportation of goods. Applying to join our dynamic team will make you an ambassador for a seaway that is essential to everyone’s daily life. Discover a workplace that promotes safety, diversity and innovation.

Location: Cornwall, Ontario (CA-ON)
# of openings: 1
Assignment: Temporary (9 months)
Salary : $37.84/hour (min) to $40.90/hour (max) - after probation
Hours of work : 37.5 per week (monday to friday)

Your role

Are you interested in playing a key role in ensuring the success of our Finance team by providing general accounting support in the areas of treasury and accounts payable? Problem-solving, analytical skills and ability to manage priorities are some of your strengths?

Your place could be with us!

Our benefits

• Competitive compensation including a defined benefit pension plan, comprehensive group insurance, and virtual health care services;
• Hybrid work model combining flexibility and collaboration;
• Flexible work schedule of 37.5 hours per week;
• Generous paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP);
• Professional development, wellness programs, and much more!

Your responsibilities

• Organize and execute a variety of activities including preparing reports, documents, maintaining ledgers, and reconciliation of accounts, to support the organization's financial accounting requirements.
• Provide support in the areas of accounts payable and accounts receivable when needed.
• Keep electronic financial records, reports, queries and databases up to date.
• Maintain documentation inventory per established corporate records management procedures.

Your profile

• High school diploma and post-secondary studies in Financial Accounting.
• Minimum of two (2) years related experience in areas such as journal entries, reconciliations, year-end scheduling, accruals and sales tax.
• Sound knowledge of business financial software, such SAP Financial Accounting and Controlling modules.
• Fluent in French and English, verbal and written, in order to communicate with teams located in Quebec and Ontario.

The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation is committed to diversity by encouraging an inclusive and equitable recruitment and work environment. We welcome everyone to apply, including candidates who identify as a member of one or more of the following groups:  women, Indigenous persons, visible minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.
We would love to connect with you about this opportunity.

Please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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