Junior Accounting Clerk

The Junior Accounting Clerk works with a team of professional staff that support the student leadership and goals of the organization. The Junior Accounting Clerk is responsible for assisting the accounting team with financial transactions, including data entry, purchase orders, issuing invoices, petty cash administration, purchase requisitions and account reconciliations. This position requires the incumbent to work effectively and to foster cooperative relationships with Student Leaders as part of a student-focused organization.

Duties and responsibilities

• Records A/P & A/R transactions, payroll journal entries and monthly bank reconciliation for review
• Reconciles daily sales transactions, counting cash and preparing weekly deposits
• Assists the accounting team to maintain the procurement system and prepares weekly payment
• Prepares monthly & quarterly chargeback invoices
• Tracks and adjusts CCSAI inventory requests & transactions as necessary, such as kitchen vouchers, event tickets and inventory
• Collects accounting information for administration, records and enter data into the Sage300 accounting system
• Assists the accounting team to prepare year-end audit and account analysis
• Provides all other general administrative support to the accounting team
• Fully conversant with, and fully adheres to, the bylaws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the CCSAI
• Other position-related duties as assigned by the Director, Finance & Administration and/or Executive Director

Qualifications

• Must have a valid SIN number (minimum 6 months to expiry)

Education/Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of hands-on bookkeeping background
• Recent Centennial College graduates from an accounting, business, finance or related program are encouraged to apply

Technical Knowledge

• Basic understanding of accounting principles
• Familiarity with accounting software/programs (e.g. Sage300) and computer literacy is an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word)
• Experience with cloud-based tools (eg. Dropbox) is an asset

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to learn
• Basic problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment
• Ability to maintain strict standards of confidentiality

Please Note: we are hiring for a current vacancy

Deadline to Apply: Friday, August 7th, 2026 at 4:30 pm

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted. We are committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.