Job Title: Accounting Clerk – Accounts Payable & Receivable

Location: Etobicoke, ON (On-site)

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday–Friday

Compensation: Competitive, based on experience

Start Date: Immediate

About the Role:

Join a stable, well-established company with nearly 70 years of history in Ontario’s construction industry.

Hanford Lumber Ltd. is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk – Accounts Payable & Receivable to support our accounting and finance operations. This role is responsible for day-to-day accounting functions, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting month-end processes.

This position is ideal for someone with strong accounting fundamentals who enjoys structure, responsibility, and working in a professional, long-term environment.

About Hanford Lumber:

Founded in 1955, Hanford Lumber Ltd. is one of Ontario’s last independent, family-owned lumber suppliers and a trusted partner to civil, industrial, and commercial construction projects across the province.

Our materials have contributed to major infrastructure including Toronto’s first subway line, Union Station, Pearson Airport, hospitals, bridges, and large-scale commercial developments. Built on integrity, teamwork, and long-term growth, we offer a stable workplace where employees are valued and supported as the company continues to expand.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable & Receivable

- Process and enter accounts payable invoices, matching purchase orders and delivery slips
- Prepare weekly cheque runs and ensure timely payments
- Follow up on overdue accounts and maintain collection records
- Process credit applications and open new accounts with CFO approval

General Accounting

- Assist with month-end and year-end closings
- Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and financial schedules
- Maintain accurate general ledger records
- Assist with government remittances (HST/GST, WSIB)



and audit preparation

Banking & Payroll Support

- Perform bank reconciliations and monitor cash receipts
- Assist with payroll processing and benefits administration
- Maintain petty cash records

Office Support

- Order office supplies and manage inventory cost-effectively

Qualifications:

- 2–3 years of accounting or accounts payable/receivable experience
- Bookkeeping experience considered an asset
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
- Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or ERP systems
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Clear communication skills when dealing with vendors and customers

What We Offer:

- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package including dental and drug coverage, vision, extended health care, life insurance, and RRSP benefits
- Paid time off
- On-site parking
- Casual dress environment
- Long-term stability in a family-run business
- Growth opportunities opportunities as the company continues to expand

Work Location: In person (Etobicoke)

Job Type: Full-time

* Candidates must be able to commute to our Etobicoke location. This is an on-site position. Applicants must be currently residing in Canada and legally authorized to work.

* Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest in Hanford Lumber

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care

Application question(s):
- If selected, how soon would you be available to start?
- How would you rate your proficiency with Microsoft Excel? Please provide examples.

Experience:
- accounts payable/receivable: 5 years (required)
- accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or ERP systems: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Accounting Clerk - Accounts Payable & Receivable (Etobicoke)
🏢 Hanford Lumber
📍 Etobicoke