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Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk
Nidec
Markham, CAN
Full-time
Mid · 3–5 years experience
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago
Role Overview
We are seeking an Accounting Clerk II with a primary focus on Accounts Receivable and support for Accounts Payable activities.
This role is responsible for independently performing a broad range of accounting transactions, including payment application, invoice processing, account reconciliations, discrepancy resolution, and month-end support.
The successful candidate will ensure transactions are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with company policies and established internal controls.
This is a six (6) month contract position with the potential to transition to a regular full-time role based on individual performance and business needs.
Full Job Posting
Key Responsibilities
- Accounts Receivable Operations
- Independently post and apply payments, including checks, ACH, wire transfers, and lockbox transactions.
- Process invoices, credit memos, adjustments, and write-offs in accordance with established policies.
- Monitor customer account balances, unapplied cash, and aging reports; research and resolve routine issues and discrepancies.
- Support collection efforts by identifying past-due items and coordinating follow-up as needed.
- Accounts Payable Support
- Provide support for accounts payable activities, including invoice processing and resolution of routine payment-related inquiries, as required.
- Recordkeeping & Documentation
- Maintain complete, accurate, and auditable accounting records within accounting systems.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and record-retention standards.
- Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for review.
- Reconciliation & Close Support
- Perform routine accounts receivable reconciliations and investigate variances.
- Support month-end and year-end close activities by ensuring timely transaction processing and issue resolution.
- Escalate non-routine discrepancies as appropriate.
- Cross-Functional Support
- Respond to internal inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account status.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve routine accounting issues and support day-to-day accounting operations.
- Qualifications Education & Experience
- Post-secondary Certificate or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration(Accounting), or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3-5 years of experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, or general accounting support.
- Experience working with ERP systems, preferably JDE and Oracle.
- Experience with cash application, invoice processing, account reconciliations, and transaction management.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Working knowledge of accounts receivable processes, cash application, collections, and account reconciliations.
- Working knowledge of accounts payable processes and vendor payment procedures.
- Knowledge of Canadian tax regulations and invoicing requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Experience using accounting and ERP systems.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Ability to analyze and resolve routine discrepancies independently.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Additional Job Details
- Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
- Work Shift Schedule
- No Soliciting
- Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.
Qualifications
- Education & Experience
- Post-secondary Certificate or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration(Accounting), or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3-5 years of experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, or general accounting support.
- Experience working with ERP systems, preferably JDE and Oracle.
- Experience with cash application, invoice processing, account reconciliations, and transaction management.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Working knowledge of accounts receivable processes, cash application, collections, and account reconciliations.
- Working knowledge of accounts payable processes and vendor payment procedures.
- Knowledge of Canadian tax regulations and invoicing requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Experience using accounting and ERP systems.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Ability to analyze and resolve routine discrepancies independently.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Additional Job Details
- Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
- Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
- Work Shift Schedule
- No Soliciting
- Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.
About Nidec
Electrical Equipment101112 employeesFounded 1973
Manufactures electric motors and electronic components for industrial applications.
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