Department: Accounting
Reports To: Financial Controller
Location: Head Office
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (extended hours during period-end, audits, inventory counts, or special projects as required)
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-driven Accounts & R&M / Project Management Liaison Clerk to serve as a critical link between our Accounting, Repairs & Maintenance (R&M)/ Project Management teams.
This role sits at the center of financial documentation flow across multiple store locations and active development projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for receiving, sorting, organizing, recording, and safeguarding key accounting documents, while supporting financial reporting, reconciliations, audits, and project cost tracking.
This is a hands-on position that requires strong administrative discipline, analytical thinking, and the ability to operate efficiently in a fast-moving environment with multiple deadlines. There are instances such as, period-end reporting/closing, external audits, R&M and Project inventory counts and/or special projects that may require the AC to work beyond 5:00 pm.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Reporting
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Serve as liaison between Accounting Department, Chiefs of Staff, and Financial Controller
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Organize, file, and maintain invoices and supporting financial documentation
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Prepare and maintain Microsoft Excel schedules and reconciliations
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Assist with external audit preparation, including compilation of schedules and supporting documentation
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Support inventory counts and financial reporting processes
R&M Accounting Support
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Post R&M invoices to the General Ledger
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Create and close R&M purchase orders
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Reconcile R&M contracts and payments
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Maintain R&M budget-to-actual schedules for stores and departments
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Track and maintain container arrival schedules
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Record and monitor project landed costs
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Serve as liaison between R&M Manager, CFO, and Financial Controller
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Assist with scheduling and coordination of R&M meetings
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Maintain organized records of R&M invoices, contracts, checks, and supporting documents
Project Accounting Support
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Post project-related invoices to the General Ledger
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Create and close project purchase orders
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Reconcile project contracts
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Maintain project budget-to-actual schedules
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Track container arrivals and landed costs for development projects
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Serve as liaison between Project Managers, CFO, and Financial Controller
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Support project team with meeting coordination and documentation
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Maintain organized project documentation (hard and soft copy)
Communication & Financial Controls
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Report directly to the Financial Controller
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Maintain structured and accessible accounting memos and documentation
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Validate and verify cost explanations from store managers
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Liaise with store managers regarding budget variances
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Contribute to strengthening internal controls and process improvements
Additional Responsibilities
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Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies
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Maintain historical records through systematic filing and document retention
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Provide departmental coverage during team member absences
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Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor
Education & Experience
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Minimum Associate’s Degree (Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred)
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Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience
Skills & Attributes
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Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
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Strong organizational and analytical skills
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Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
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Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
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Adaptable and flexible with changing workloads
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Deadline-driven with high personal accountability
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Team-oriented and cooperative
