We are hiring an Account Clerk to join our TeksMed team in Chilliwack, BC!

The Accounting Clerk reports directly to the Controller. The main responsibilities are to provide accounting support to TeksMed Services Inc and related companies in collaboration with the operations and administration team. These duties include managing and monitoring collection calls, filing and data entry of Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP), verifying and processing payments in a timely manner, posting transactions, answering requests from the business, reconciling the banks and bookkeeping duties. The responsibilities include greeting clients either in person or over the phone and directing their needs appropriately.

The Accounting Clerk will:

• Prepares monthly billings to clients

• Makes adjustments to invoices as necessary

• Initiates collection calls to delinquent accounts, as well as creating and submitting the client aged report every Monday starting on the 5th of each month to the Executive Team and Client Care

• Maintains frequent contact with internal and external customers in order to address all collection issues

• Performs in-depth customer payment analysis to properly record actions required to resolve disputed items

• Receive daily customer payments, prepare reports and bank deposit as well as do the bank runs

• Receive and post check, credit card and EFT payments from Clients

• Filing Accounts Receivables & Accounts Payables

• Reconcile and balancing of bank accounts

• Performs related duties as assigned as well as with the TeksMed group of companies

• Monitor and purchase applicable office supply inventory located in the supply room and in the kitchen

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Provide operational administrative assistance when required

• Continually learn functions of accounting as requested by the Controller

• Gather, code, enter, approve and reconcile AP using software to record information such as Sage Accounting, Rosent / Clearview and MS Excel

• Verify, prepare and issue all TMS and related companies vendor invoices for AP, with the use of Sage 50 Accounting in the required timeframe

• Calculate, verify, prepare, and receive approval for the issuance of cheques and online payments for vendor payables

• Prepare AP and outstanding issue reports to the Controller as required

• Enter, post and print payroll cheques or direct deposit postings as required

• Prepare GST, PST, Source Deductions, WCB & WSIB remittances

• Maintain good business relationship with all TMS’s and related companies’ vendors and clients by answering calls and inquiries in a timely manner, ensuring accurate information provided and reconciliation of problems

To be successful as a Accounting Clerk with TeksMed, you will need:

• Proven time management skills, and the ability to prioritize

• Ability to deal with sometime challenging and stressful environments

• Able to communicate effectively with internal and external TMS associates by presenting a professional and positive attitude

• Willingness to take on responsibilities, be self-motivated, and continuously learning

• Understanding of the core accounting functions including the accounting cycle, trial balances, and general ledgers

• Comprehend the accounting practices, procedures, and controls of TMS

• Strong ability to accurately and efficiently enter data into a computer database

• Understand the functions of administrative management including maintenance of filing systems

• Operating knowledge of fax, printer, photocopier and other business equipment

• Working knowledge of computer programs including Microsoft Applications such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe, Intelex, Kiwili and Rosnet

• Be resourceful and solve problems by identifying suitable approaches and solutions with an ability to be proactive and “think outside the box

What's in it for you:

• Learn by working alongside our experts

• Extended health care and dental benefits

• A retirement savings plan with company contributions

• A suite of Health & Wellness offerings

• Mental Health programs and support for you and your family

• Assistance for the completion of industry designations

• Competitive compensation

TeksMed Services Inc. is the leader in Canadian disability management backed by 30 years of success. TeksMed proactively manages occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses with personalized recover-at-work solutions, helping hundreds of employers with thousands of employees. Workers enjoy QuikCare expedited healthcare, including free diagnostic imaging and specialist appointments. Helping employees recover and return to work faster, TeksMed reduces lost time and claim costs, resulting in significant savings for employers. Inspired by a never-ending quest to be the best, TeksMed continues to set the standard and raise the bar for integrity, innovation, and exceptional service. TeksMed, seeing the ability in disability

Providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and clients feel valued, respected and supported is something we're committed to. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. If you require an accommodation or an alternative format of any posting please reach out to careers@peoplecorporation.com.

Salary Range

The base salary for this position is between $45,000 - 55,000 annually.

 

This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation (i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). The actual base salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will be able to provide additional details of the total compensation for this role.