Accounting Clerk

Location: Mississauga, Ontario (On-site, 5 days per week)

Language: Professional proficiency in English, written and spoken

Duration: 12-month contract with potential for extension

Background Check Requirement: Criminal background check required

 

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an Accounting Clerk to join their cash management team. This is a fully on-site opportunity where you will play a key role in daily cash operations, ensuring payments, wires, and reconciliations are processed accurately and on time.

 

You will work closely with accounting and operations teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The team is known for its open, social, and collaborative culture, with regular team events and a strong emphasis on communication and engagement. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in an interactive environment and enjoys being part of a connected team.

 

What’s In It for You

This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to gain hands-on experience in accounting and finance. You will develop strong cash management and reconciliation skills, gain exposure to banking processes, and work in a culture that values teamwork and energy. For someone committed to growing within finance, this role offers meaningful experience and potential longer-term opportunity.

 

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll prepare and apply daily incoming payments and wires, ensuring complete accuracy of posted funds
• In this role, you’ll reconcile bank statements and open items, investigating and resolving discrepancies
• You’ll document and track unidentified payments, performing follow-ups to ensure timely resolution
• You’ll manage daily cash reports, file documentation, and support the operations team with reconciliations
• You’ll open, sort, and process incoming mail and cheques, responding to account-related email inquiries

 

Skills and Qualifications

• 1+ year of accounting, banking, AR, or AP experience, internships and co-ops considered
• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and reconciliations
• Intermediate Excel skills and overall technical proficiency, SAP is an asset
• Excellent communication skills and confidence interacting with colleagues across departments
• High attention to detail with the ability to multitask in a high-volume environment

 

Why Partner with Altis

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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.