Accounting Clerk – Deductions & AP/AR Support

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Accounting Clerk to support our Finance team with data entry, retailer co-op deduction processing, and day-to-day Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities.

This role focuses on accurate and timely transaction processing, maintaining supporting documentation, and following established procedures.

Basic accounting knowledge and Excel skills are sufficient; advanced accounting expertise is not required.

Key Responsibilities

- Enter and process retailer co-op deductions using customer agreements, supporting documentation, and established procedures.
- Check deduction details for accuracy and completeness, and flag discrepancies or missing information for review.
- Handle routine Accounts Payable processing for a few assigned vendor accounts, including entering invoices, applying established coding, and obtaining required approvals.
- Provide backup support to the Accounts Payable function as needed, including invoice entry, payment preparation, and coverage during absences or busy periods.
- Assist the Accounts Receivable team by creating and updating cases for freight issues, fines, destructions, unsellables, and pricing discrepancies.
- Gather and attach supporting documents to deduction records, invoices, and AR cases.




- Follow up with internal teams to obtain missing information and keep records up to date.
- Maintain organized electronic files and complete assigned work accurately and within required deadlines.
- Perform other related data entry and administrative duties within the Finance team as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

- Previous experience in data entry, accounting administration, Accounts Payable, or Accounts Receivable is preferred.
- Basic familiarity with invoices, credits, and routine accounting transactions.
- Basic Microsoft Excel skills, including data entry, sorting, filtering, and simple formulas.
- Strong attention to detail and accurate data entry skills.
- Comfortable working with high transaction volumes and repetitive tasks while maintaining
- accuracy.
- Good organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to follow established procedures, recognize discrepancies, and ask for guidance when needed.
- Dependable, willing to learn, and comfortable working independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively within a team.

Pay: $60,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Perks:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site childcare

Experience:

- Accounts receivable: 1 year (required)
- Accounts payable: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Markham, ON

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