Accountant - Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable

Our client is a leading design and cosmetics manufacturing company located in North York (Toronto). We are looking for candidates that can efficiently complete their tasks, hungry to grow within the cosmetics industry, and can communicate well with all parties.

-- Salary: Based on Experience, Negotiable
-- Temporary to Permanent
-- Working Location: North York 
-- Shift: 9:00am - 5:00pm; Hiring MULTIPLE candidates

Basic Requirements
1. Strong written and verbal communication skills
2. 2+ years experience in a similar position
3. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
4. Experience in different ERP and accounting systems an asset.

Accounts Receivable:

• Posts customer payments by recording cash, checks, and approved credit memo transactions
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted
• Generate and send invoices and account statements, verify that invoices are covered by A/R insurance, and maintain the billing system.
• Complete bank and credit card reconciliation and reconcile Accounts Receivable and resolve any errors
• Verifies validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, trade promotions, customer service departments, and customers
• Set up new customers on ERP and EDI systems according to contracts and agreements.
• Email monthly account statements to Clients and coordinate collection actions with the Sales and Marketing team and Act as a contact for all A/R issues.

Accounts Payable:

• Complete payments and controls expenses by receiving , processing, verifying and reconciling invoices
• Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
• Charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing/ invoice expense reports and recording entries
• Pays vendors by monitoring discount opportunities, and making payment via check, direct deposit or E-transfer, resolving purchase order, contract, invoice or payment discrepancies and documentation.
• Issues stop payments or purchase order amendments.
• Maintains accounting ledger by verifying and posting account transactions

How to Apply

1. Please send your resume to kevin.h@gc-employment.com with the subject "AR / AP".

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and the communities in which we live and serve. If you require accommodation throughout the hiring process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.