FINANCE-CLERK-LEAD

Summary:

Under the direction of the Finance Manager, the Finance Clerk Lead, is responsible for managing the Accounts Payable and Receivable functions: calculating, preparing, and processing invoices, payments, collections, reconciliations, client and vendor relationship management for deliverables, all other accounts payable and receivable functions, as well as other financial records according to established procedures.
This is a safety-sensitive position that requires completion of pre-employment/pre-access testing.

Key Focuses:

• Manage, train and mentor finance clerks daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Review all accounts receivable processes for such items as invoices, revenue accruals, customer account statements and other financial statements pertaining to accounts receivable daily, weekly and monthly deliverables. 
• Review all accounts payable data to verify, and reconcile transactions such as vendor invoices, purchase orders, EFT payments, vendor statements, cheques, and cheque requisitions.
• Respond to customer and vendor inquiries, maintain good customer and vendor relations, and solve problems for both internal and external stakeholders. 
• Manage the preparation and entering of invoices into the accounting system per policy and established procedures.
• Train and mentor finance clerks to prepare invoices as per client contract requirements. 
• Manage the client accounts for adherence to contractual payment terms.
• Reconcile and monitor collection of outstanding accounts on a timely basis.
• Manage and assist with posting client deposits. 
• Maintain AP and AR subledgers for transaction accuracy and completeness.
• Review client statements prior to sending monthly. 
• Maintain good customer relations and solve problems.
• Perform any related and/or additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Completion of a High School Diploma, or a GED equivalent is required.
• Knowledge in MS Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.  Experience in SAP and/or Ceridian Dayforce is considered an asset.  Experience with ACCPAC or Vista by Viewpoint is an asset.  
• At least 5+ years of progressive experience of Accounts Payables and Receivables in the Oil/Gas or Mining industry is preferred.      
• Demonstrates continuous learning through cross-training, learning new skills, and refreshing prior skills. 
• Must have strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills. 
• Good knowledge of full cycle Accounting principles.
• Good experience with creating financial statements, general ledger functions, and participation in the month end/year end close out process. 

Work Schedule is Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day

 What we offer:

• Highly competitive salaries
• Safe working conditions
• The opportunity to make a difference: Rewarding and engaging atmosphere where you will see your contribution at work and be encouraged to grow in your career
• Work-life balance: We know our people have places to go, people to see and good times to have and we support that!