Accounting Clerk

About ESW – IT Business Advisors

ESW is an established IT Consulting Firm providing end-to-end IT services and solutions to small, midsized, and enterprise businesses.  At ESW, we are focused on helping clients achieve their goals to drive strategic business value from IT. By combining our industry experience, technical expertise, and proven implementation methodologies with the right infrastructure and tools — we can decrease costs and complexity and increase IT innovation. ESW proudly promotes its Core Values of Courageous Spirit, Servant Heart, and Fun Attitude.

If you’re passionate about numbers, have an eye for detail, and enjoy making a meaningful difference in the lives of the leadership group, we’d love to hear from you! Join our team and contribute to our success.

Position Highlights

Location, Term, and Hours

• Location: Grande Prairie, AB


• Full-time position (in office)


• Hours: Monday-Friday 8 am – 5 pm

Primary Focus: Accounting Duties:

• Monitor purchase orders being received to match up to payable invoices in the payables program


• Ensure that all accounts payable invoices are matched to POs or Non-PO invoices have the proper authorization for payment and enter them into the accounting system


• Verify, reconcile key vendor account balances to ensure accurate payment processing during trade runs


• Resolve vendor inquiries regarding accounts payable invoices


• Process payments for corporate credit card transactions


• Process payments received from clients into the accounting system


• Resolve client inquiries regarding invoices


• Monitor aged accounts receivable and collect on overdue accounts


• Provide exceptional support in managing relations with vendors and clients


• Maintain confidentiality of all aspects of company financial information
  

Secondary Focus: Administrative Duties:

• Open up the office at 8am and closing the office at 5pm. Office is typically closed 12pm-1pm.


• Answer a small number of calls, forward or relay message to the appropriate person


• Help book travel and accommodations for coworkers in the company


• Assist with company events, ordering office supplies and being available to assist with ad-hoc duties


• Receive any deliveries or packages at the front desk


• Perform all other tasks that may be assigned by leaders

Key Education, Skills, and Experience

• Outstanding customer service


• Strong analytical skills and attention to numerical accuracy.


• Some form of post-secondary education, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant field


• With a continuous improvement mindset and challenging/questioning things out of the ordinary.


• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and data entry accuracy


• Exhibit time efficiency, and great organizational skills


• Front desk management and support experience


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• High levels of competence in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and accounting ERP Packages


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and


• Ability to maintain confidentiality
  

Desirable Skills

• Additional certification (payroll or accounting) is a plus but not required.

• Previous experience working in a blended accounting and administrative role for at least 2 years is desired but not required.

Working Conditions

• Fast-paced office work environment.


• Requires prolonged periods of sitting and working at a desk.


• Some lifting, up to 40 lbs., and physical activity to receive packages, inventory counts, etc.


• The successful candidate must comply with the safety standards of ESW and/or its clients.

Contacts

• Daily contact with many ESW Co-workers.


• Regular contact with vendors and clients as part of supporting the AP/AR cycles.

Reporting Relationships

• No Co-workers report to this role.


• The Accounting Clerk will mostly report to the Controller and other Finance Leaders.

Additional Comments

• Professional Development is available for all team members – information from online resources, colleagues, training courses, certification training, and conferences.


• Background checks and other assessments are conditions of employment.


• This position is eligible for the ESW Co-worker Referral Program

How to Apply

Through the link below, and please include.

• A cover letter


• Where you saw this position advertised


• If you were referred to this position, the name of the ESW co-worker who referred you.
  

Only applicants eligible to work in Canada will be considered.