Job Description:

SUMMARY

The Utility Clerk is responsible for accurate and timely entry, validation, and processing of utility accounts payable transactions. This role ensures compliance with established procedures and supports payment reconciliation and documentation management.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Payable Transactions

- Enter utility accounts payable transactions into accounting systems.

Documentation Collection and Validation
- Handle scanned documentation and capture missing invoice data.
- Validate accounts payable documentation against supporting documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Review documents for compliance and completeness; identify and resolve non-compliant items and missing information.
- Safeguard payment documents and ensure proper payment authorization.

Invoice Review
- Cancel and reject invoices to suppliers that do not meet requirements.
- Verify mathematical accuracy of invoices and resolve errors with concerned parties.

Coding
- Ensure appropriate accounting codes are applied according to business unit and expense/cost element type.

Payments
- Process accounts payable payments in accordance with established processes.

Approval Collection
- Liaise with business unit leaders to obtain approval for invoices and payments.

Audit Support
- File, maintain, and retrieve documentation for audit support.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

- Community college diploma preferably in accounting or equivalent experience.
- Experience in clerical accounting/accounts payable work.
- Ability to process high volumes of data with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficient in basic mathematical calculations and identifying inaccuracies.
- Effective communication skills for data exchange and clarification.
- Proficient with accounting systems and MS Office applications.

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation
- None required

This is a contract, full time position with a salary range of $44,303 - $52,121 per annum.



The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate's competencies, including but not limited to experience, education and performance related to this role.

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About Us: We value transparency in our hiring processes. Please note, artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

About the Team: BGIS is a global leader in integrated facility management services. With a combined team of over 10,000 globally, BGIS relentlessly focuses on delivering innovative service solutions that create value for its clients. Globally, BGIS manages over 50,000 facilities totaling more than 600 million square feet across several markets including government, higher education, utilities, telecommunications, financial services, oil & gas, healthcare and cloud enterprise. In addition to managing a diverse portfolio of corporate offices, retail, colleges, hospitals and industrial assets, BGIS is a world leader in the management of data centers and other critical environments.

At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric if our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success!

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]. Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs due to disability.

📌 Utility Clerk (Markham)
🏢 BGIS
📍 Markham