Senior Accounting Clerk IV

The Senior Accounting Clerk works within the Accounting Operations department to ensure timely and accurate processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable in accordance with company policies and procedures. This position ensures appropriate approvals are obtained and invoices are entered and coded correctly. They are also responsible for answering enquiries from customers, suppliers and divisional operations staff, contacting customers and suppliers regarding errors, preparing accounts payable and accounts receivable related journal entries, creating payment runs, and month-end accruals.

Note: This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule after 90 days of onsite work and onboarding. Employee will be subject to the terms of the Flexible Work Policy Agreement.

What you’ll do

• Entering and coding accounts payable invoices into accounting system.
• Receiving invoices (electronically or physically) and scanning into system.
• Routing accounts payable invoices for approval.
• Ensuring invoices are appropriately approved before processing for payment.
• Receiving, entering and coding accounts receivable receipts.
• Running regular cheque, electronic payment, wire and other payments.
• Answering questions from vendors on invoice payments, timing, and errors.
• Following up with Vendors and Customers regarding errors.
• Creating and posting journal entries for accounts payable and receivable.
• Reconciling vendor and customer accounts.
• Determining and creating month-end accruals.
• Assisting other accounting clerks for vacation relief or during peak periods.
• Performing other administrative duties such as bank deposits, mail, filing, etc.
• Providing training to new accounting clerks.
• Performing other duties as required.

What you’ll bring

• Completion of Grade 12.
• Courses in accounting / bookkeeping, spreadsheet applications and general office procedures.
• One year of prior experience in similar role.
• Experience with JD Edwards’s system an asset.
• Demonstrated ability for accuracy and speed in data entry and attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of spread sheets functionality including use of formulas, analysis, conditional formatting, and import/export of data.
• Familiar with using functions of word processing.
• An aptitude for figures along with ability to maintain a steady and accurate pace to meet time deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate courteously and effectively with various groups in writing, in person and on the telephone.
• Ability to multi-task and deal with frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions and work with limited supervision.
• Ability to exercise initiative and contribute ideas to improving departmental operations.
• Ability to work effectively as a team with good interpersonal skills.

Why you’ll love working here

• This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule.
• Free on-site gym.
• Parking is included and to assist those that are using transit, we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points around North Vancouver.

Pay: Starts at $4,868.00/month (rate increases to $5,296.00/month after the probation period)

This is a unionized position and pay rate for this position are set out in the applicable collective bargaining agreement. The rate stated above is the starting rate for this position. It increases after the probationary period and continues to progress over the course of 12 months as per the collective agreement.

Seaspan is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and Encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities.

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