Junior Accounting Clerk

Job Title: Junior Accounting Clerk Reports To: Director, Finance & Administration Department: Administration Duration/Term Length: 1 (one) year (September 2026 – August 2027) Employment Type: Part-time, fixed-term Compensation: $21/Hour Work Hours: 20-25 hours per week, Schedule between Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Location: CCSAI office at Progress campus (941 Progress Ave., Scarborough, ON.) Overview The Junior Accounting Clerk works with a team of professional staff that support the student leadership and goals of the organization. The Junior Accounting Clerk is responsible for assisting the accounting team with financial transactions, including data entry, purchase orders, issuing invoices, petty cash administration, purchase requisitions and account reconciliations. This position requires the incumbent to work effectively and to foster cooperative relationships with Student Leaders as part of a student-focused organization. Duties and responsibilities Records A/P & A/R transactions, payroll journal entries and monthly bank reconciliation for review Reconciles daily sales transactions, counting cash and preparing weekly deposits Assists the accounting team to maintain the procurement system and prepares weekly payment Prepares monthly & quarterly chargeback invoices Tracks and adjusts CCSAI inventory requests & transactions as necessary, such as kitchen vouchers, event tickets and inventory Collects accounting information for administration, records and enter data into the Sage300 accounting system Assists the accounting team to prepare year-end audit and account analysis Provides all other general administrative support to the accounting team Fully conversant with, and fully adheres to, the bylaws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the CCSAI Other position-related duties as assigned by the Director, Finance & Administration and/or Executive Director Qualifications Must have a valid SIN number (minimum 6 months to expiry) Education/Experience Minimum two (2) years of hands-on bookkeeping background Recent Centennial College graduates from an accounting, business, finance or related program are encouraged to apply Technical Knowledge Basic understanding of accounting principles Familiarity with accounting software/programs (e.g. Sage300) and computer literacy is an asset Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word) Experience with cloud-based tools (eg. Dropbox) is an asset Skills & Abilities Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Strong attention to detail and accuracy Strong organizational and time management skills Demonstrated initiative and willingness to learn Basic problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment Ability to maintain strict standards of confidentiality Please Note: we are hiring for a current vacancy We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted. We are committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.

The Junior Accounting Clerk assists the finance team with daily financial transactions, including data entry, invoicing, and account reconciliations. They also support the procurement system, manage inventory requests, and help prepare for year-end audits.

Candidates must have a minimum of two years of hands-on bookkeeping experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Familiarity with accounting software like Sage300 is considered an asset for this role.

• Time managementPreferred
• Attention to detailPreferred
• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• Data entryPreferred
• Microsoft WordPreferred
• BookkeepingPreferred

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• Bookkeeping
• Data entry
• Accounts payable
• Accounts receivable
• Payroll journal entries
• Bank reconciliation
• Procurement system
• Sage300
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Excel
• Word
• Dropbox
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Time management
• Account Reconciliation
• Administrative Support
• Willingness To Learn
• Analytical Skills
• Account Analysis
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounting
• Accounting Information Systems
• Accounting Software
• Auditing
• Deposit Accounts
• Bank Reconciliations
• Corporate Finance
• Chargeback
• Computer Literacy
• Confidentiality
• Data Entry
• Finance
• Sales
• Leadership
• Interpersonal Communications
• Invoicing
• Problem Solving
• Microsoft Office
• Procurement Software
• Purchasing
• Time Management
• Detail Oriented

• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Accounting Clerk
• Accounting and Bookkeeping Clerks
• Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

25 hours per week