Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk

Pay: CA$24.00-CA$32.00 per hour

Job description:

Root River Logging is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented, and organized Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our team and to work in our Sioux Lookout office alongside the Owner and our Accountant.  The ideal candidate will be responsible for processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and ensuring timely payments. This role requires proficiency with various accounting software and systems, for example QuickBooks, Sage, and others. The Accounts Payable Clerk will play a vital role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the overall accounting operations of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable (AP)

• Receive, review, and enter vendor invoices in QuickBooks.
• Match invoices to purchase/receiving details when applicable and confirm approvals.
• Maintain vendor files, statements, and AP aging.
• Prepare weekly/bi-weekly payment runs (cheques/EFT) and resolve vendor inquiries.
• Perform account reconciliations to ensure accuracy of payable transactions.

Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Create and send customer invoices and supporting documentation (mailouts/email).
• Track incoming payments, apply payments in QuickBooks, and maintain AR aging.
• Follow up on overdue accounts in a professional manner.

General / Administration

• Maintain organized digital and paper filing (scanning, naming, document control).
• Maintain organized records of all transactions in compliance with company policies.
• Support month-end tasks (basic reconciliations/reporting) as assigned by the Accountant.
• Update spreadsheets and internal trackers (Excel/Google Sheets).
• Handle general office admin related to accounting documentation and correspondence.
• Support payroll processing activities.
  Collaborate with human resources and finance teams on related administrative tasks.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in accounts payable/receivable (or similar accounting clerk role).
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks (Online or Desktop).
• Strong accuracy with data entry, filing, and record-keeping.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Excel and basic spreadsheets.
• Professional communication skills and discretion with confidential information.
• Able to work independently, prioritize deadlines, and ask questions when needed.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Assets

• Experience in construction/forestry/heavy equipment environments (vendors, parts, fuel, subcontractors).
• Basic understanding of HST/GST tracking and job-costing concepts.
• Post-secondary training in accounting/bookkeeping.
• Knowledge of payroll systems.
• Prior experience in human resources.

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team while developing expertise in financial operations within a professional setting.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• RRSP match

Seeking candidates located within 200 km of Sioux Lookout.  Position is full-time in person/in office.  Candidate must have 2 years of preferably Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable administrative experience.