Accounting Clerk Summer Student
Stouffville, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON, Canada
Req #1772
March 15, 2024
Stella-Jones is North America's leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products. Responding to the vital infrastructure needs of our economy, we manufacture and distribute railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber and industrial wood products across the continent. The Company’s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: SJ).
Stella-Jones recruits team members who embody our core values and desire an environment where growth is inspired, dedication is recognized, and achievement is rewarded. Our ever- expanding footprint provides a great prospect for career advancement as we seek to develop our emerging leaders.
Stella-Jones recruits team members who embody our core values and desire an environment where growth is inspired, dedication is recognized, and achievement is rewarded. Our ever- expanding footprint provides a great prospect for career advancement as we seek to develop our emerging leaders.
The Accounting Clerk Student is responsible for reviewing inventory transactions and processing customer billing to keep accounting records up to date and accurate.
Responsibilities
- Inventory Transactions
- Reviews and compares inventory receiving reports with purchase orders and suppliers’ shipping documents to ensure accuracy.
- Coordinates reconciliation of discrepancies with the procurement team
- Evaluate inventory receipts, transfers, and adjustments in the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system and generate reports and reviews for accuracy.
- Reconciles inventory discrepancies as needed and assists with coordinating physical inventory counts.
Invoicing / Accounts Receivable
- Review the accuracy of the paper received for billing and coordinate with logistics teams for any discrepancies.
- Processes customer invoicing in the SAP system, and reviews to ensure that customer information, payment terms, quantities, and pricing.
- Examine order confirmation and check the accuracy of the pricing are accurate.
- Review Proof of deliveries in the Vector system and any differences need to correspond with the logistics teams.
- Assess AR Aging reports and check the invoices are not processed.
- Generate sales reports, and review to ensure all the transactions are correctly processed.
Other
- Maintains organized records of inventory transactions, vendor payments, and customer invoices for audit purposes.
- Assists with month-end duties, including report generation, and account reconciliations.
- Cross-train with other Accounting / Administrative staff and act as a backup during periods of absence.
- Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in College and/or University in Accounting or Business Program.
- Proficiency in English, spoken and written.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as a part of a team.
- Attention to detail, monitor and check work or information.
- Problem solving and prioritization.
- Thoroughness.
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office).
Stella-Jones is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Stella-Jones makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. #StellaH
Other details
- Job Family Finance
- Pay Type Hourly
- Employment Indicator Seasonal
- Min Hiring Rate $23.00
- Travel Required No
- Travel % 0
- Required Education Some College
- Stouffville, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON, Canada