Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk

Are you a diligent Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk seeking a crucial construction job in Fort McMurray, Alberta? Do you possess a keen eye for detail and a knack for accurate financial transactions in a dynamic project environment? FORT MCMURRAY LABOR SOURCE is actively seeking talented Accounts Payable Clerks and Accounts Receivable Clerks to fill vital roles with leading construction companies throughout the Fort McMurray region. Whether you're a local resident, planning to relocate to Fort McMurray, or seeking Fly-in/Fly-out (FIFO) job opportunities, we connect skilled financial professionals like you with the best construction employment that drives project success.

Your Essential Role in Fort McMurray Construction

As an Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk in the Fort McMurray construction sector, you play a fundamental role in maintaining the financial health and operational flow of large-scale projects. Your precision in managing incoming invoices and outgoing payments, or ensuring timely collection of project revenues, is critical for cash flow management and vendor/client relationships.

Key Responsibilities often include:

• Accounts Payable: Processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices, ensuring accurate coding, approval, and timely payment to vendors and subcontractors.
• Accounts Receivable: Preparing and issuing invoices, tracking collections, reconciling customer accounts, and managing outstanding balances.
• Financial Data Entry: Accurately entering financial data into accounting software or ERP systems.
• Reconciliations: Performing bank and vendor/client statement reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Expense Reports: Processing employee expense reports and ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Reporting Support: Assisting with the preparation of financial reports, month-end/year-end close activities, and audit preparations.
• Communication: Liaising with vendors, clients, and internal project teams to resolve payment/billing inquiries.
• Job Costing Support: Assisting with the allocation of costs to specific projects or cost codes as required in a construction environment.
• Lien Waivers (AP): Managing the collection and tracking of lien waivers from subcontractors.
• Progress Billing (AR): Supporting the generation of progress billing for complex construction projects.

Who We're Looking For: Your Essential Qualifications

To excel as an Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk in the demanding Fort McMurray construction environment, you'll need strong financial acumen and practical experience:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED is required. A post-secondary diploma or certificate in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Business Administration, or a related field is a significant asset.
• Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of direct experience in Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable, with a strong preference for experience within the construction, heavy industrial, or project-based sectors. High-volume processing experience is highly valued.
• Software Proficiency:
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, data analysis) is essential.
  • Demonstrated experience with major accounting software packages (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage) and/or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP, JD Edwards, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) commonly used in larger organizations.
  • High level of accuracy and speed in data entry.
• Organizational Skills: Exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a high degree of accuracy in all financial record-keeping.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with vendors, clients, and internal teams.
• Problem-Solving: Strong ability to investigate and resolve financial discrepancies and discrepancies efficiently.
• Compliance: Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial policies/procedures.
• Adaptability: Ability to manage high volumes of transactions and multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Valid Driver's License: A valid Class 5 Driver's License with a clean abstract may be required for site access or errands.

Why Choose Fort McMurray for Your Construction Career?

Fort McMurray offers some of Canada's most competitive wages and robust opportunities in the construction industry. Roles often come with excellent benefits, and for those outside the region, FIFO construction jobs or relocation assistance are frequently available. Joining a project in Fort McMurray means being part of large-scale, impactful developments that contribute significantly to Canada's economy.