Ontario Transit Group – Ontario Line – Southern Civil, Stations & Tunnel Looking for Accounting Clerk at Toronto, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Are you looking for your next adventure? Let us tell you all about it! The project team at Ontario Transit Group are so proud to be part of Ontario’s future.

Ontario Line South

Our team is mobilizing its design and construction crews, with major works to commence in 2023. The South Civil contract is anticipated to be completed in 2030.

The project will strengthen Ontario’s economy by supporting an estimated 1,500 jobs at the peak of construction.

What is the project?

• A six-kilometre tunnel and associated tunnelling works from Exhibition to Don Yard portal (west of the Don River)
• Stations:
• One above-ground station to be integrated with the existing GO Transit Exhibition Station
• Two underground stations to be integrated with the existing TTC Osgoode and Queen subway stations
• Four new underground stations (King/Bathurst, Queen/Spadina, Moss Park, Corktown.

The Benefits to Ontario?

• Faster, more frequent and reliable access to rapid transit with more than 227,500 people will live within a 10-minute walk of an Ontario Line station
• Improving the quality of life for commuters by reducing daily travel time
• Reducing crowding on the existing Line 1 (Yonge-University) subway
• Up to 57,000 more jobs will be accessible by transit (in 45 minutes or less) for Toronto residents
• Economic and community growth along the future transit line and thousands of job opportunities annually during construction
• Reduction in traffic congestion, greenhouse gases and fuel consumption by providing an alternative transportation option

Job Description

What You Will Do:

As an Accounting Clerk at Ontario Transit Group (OTG), you will play a vital role in our finance team, ensuring the accurate and efficient processing of financial transactions and reports. Your responsibilities will include:

Key Responsibilities:

• Invoice Processing: Accurately process invoices and their supporting documents, maintaining high attention to detail to ensure correctness.
• Expense Reports: Handle and process employee expense reports, verifying that they meet company guidelines and reconciling them efficiently.
• Accounts Payable: Manage the accounts payable function, ensuring timely payments and resolving payment discrepancies.
• Accuracy Assurance: Review and check reports, figures, and postings for accuracy, promptly identifying and correcting discrepancies.
• Reconciliation: Perform various reconciliations within the Accounting Department, assisting in keeping our financial records in harmony.
• Record Management: Maintain filing and record systems in an organized manner to facilitate easy retrieval and documentation management.
• Vendor and Management Interaction: Collaborate and communicate effectively with both our management team and vendors to ensure a smooth financial process.

Qualifications

What We Ask For:

• A college or university degree in finance or accounting OR 1-2 years of relevant experience.
• Previous experience in an accounting or finance role, ensuring familiarity with financial processes and best practices. Fast learner, able to adopt new software.
• Experience using Excel is a must-have.
• Proficiency in relevant accounting software and tools.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills, particularly in handling large volumes of data and transactions.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• A commitment to a high level of professionalism, especially when interacting with vendors and internal stakeholders.

This role is essential to maintaining OTG’s financial integrity and contributing to our mission of excellence in construction. If you’re ready to make your mark in our dynamic financial environment, apply now and become a part of our team.

Additional Information

Is this role for you?

• If you are through to Interview stage? What to expect…
• An initial discovery call or,
• A first stage interview via Microsoft Teams or telephone call
• Additional interview with the stakeholders you’ll be working with closely in the role

Please note only qualified candidates will be contacted