Job Title: Accounting Clerk
The Accounting Clerk will support in ensuring that the company receives payments for goods and services provided to customers while also handling vendor payment and billing matters for the company.
Performance Expectations
Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable. Creates invoices according to company practices; submits invoices to customers. Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions. Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent accountholders to request payment. Creates reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested. Research customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the Collections Manager and other staff. Assists in generating billing statements based on the general ledger. Assists Finance Controller in reconciling revenue accounts each month. Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed. Relays changes of information to appropriate employees. Review, match, and post vendor invoices. Identify, research, and resolve price/quantity discrepancies prior to posting. Seek & document approvals as appropriate. Maintain accurate records/support for all booked/unbooked invoices. Complete annual processing of 1099 forms. Reconciliation of vendor statements and follow up as needed. Promptly response to all vendor inquiries. Preparation of weekly payments, month end accruals, and account reconciliations. Assist with intercompany reconciliations and audit requests
Credentials
Associate’s degree or Certificate in Accounting strongly preferred. 3 years of prior experience in an accounting related role, preferably both A/P and A/R functions.Desired Characteristics
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites or related software as well as other accounting software programs. Intermediate Excel skills. Prior experience with PLEX or similar ERP systems strongly preferred. Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculator, and copier. Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment. Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers. Excellent organizational skills and attention to details.
What Linamar Has to Offer
Competitive Compensation Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc. 401k Program Opportunities for career advancement. Sustainability Counsel Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities. Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.
About Us
Linamar is a Canadian company founded in 1966. Since it’s inception, Linamar has experienced tremendous growth. Linamar is a global leader in manufacturing solutions and world class developers of highly engineered products with a focus on Mobility, Infrastructure, Food, Medical, Power and Water. At Linamar, we believe that a well informed, well trained and safety conscious employee is the key to success. With cooperation and teamwork, we can achieve and maintain both job security and job satisfaction.
Linamar Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request.