Accounting Clerk

About Us

Windsor-Detroit Tunnel Duty Free Shop Inc. is a prominent retail enterprise committed to delivering top-quality products and services to its clientele. We seek a meticulous and organized Accounting Clerk to strengthen our finance team and support our expanding operations.

Job Summary

The Accounting Clerk will manage daily financial operations, uphold precise financial records, and ensure adherence to accounting principles alongside duty-free regulations. Responsibilities include transaction processing, account reconciliations, payroll assistance, customs and tax filing preparation, financial report generation, and handling supplier promotional billing within a dynamic retail environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong attention to detail, organization, and efficient multitasking of financial activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately and promptly process accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries.
• Reconcile bank statements, supplier invoices, and financial records to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Support preparation of financial documents such as reports, balance sheets, income statements, and budgets.
• Generate financial and operational reports to aid decision-making and performance tracking.
• Maintain accounting records, manage expense tracking, and organize filing systems.
• Assist in payroll processing ensuring compliance with labor laws and internal policies.
• Collaborate with warehouse and procurement teams to monitor inventory costs and validate supplier invoices.
• Prepare and file customs documentation in compliance with CBSA, duty-free, and governmental requirements.
• Handle supplier promotional support billings including accurate invoicing and reconciliation of promotional funds.
• Participate in tax filings, government remittances, and compliance tasks including corporate tax, HST, and excise tax submissions.
• Contribute to month-end and year-end closings with timely reconciliations and reporting.
• Address financial inquiries from vendors, customers, and internal departments.
• Support financial compliance audits and regulatory reporting ensuring duty-free policy adherence.
• Perform other finance-related administrative duties as required.

Qualifications

• Certificate in bookkeeping, accounting, or related discipline.
• Minimum of two years' experience in bookkeeping or accounting, preferably within retail or multitasking frameworks.
• Proficient in accounting software such as Sage 50 and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong knowledge of the complete accounting cycle including reconciliations, payroll, tax filings, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience extracting, creating, and analyzing financial reports is highly advantageous.
• Exceptional attention to detail and precision in processing financial data.
• Superior organizational and time management capabilities with skill in prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Ability to independently work and effectively collaborate within a finance team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging with vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Understanding of retail accounting standards, inventory reconciliation, and cost control is desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wages
• Employee purchase discounts
• On-site parking facilities
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth
• Potential for full-time employment
• Flexible work scheduling