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Clerk, Accounting

CompanyCanadian National Institute for the Blind
LocationToronto
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 25, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The role involves managing Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable records, including processing invoices, sales orders, and payments. The clerk is responsible for analyzing aged receivables/payables and providing general support to the accounting department.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
842
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
🇨🇦 CNIB is a Canadian non-profit driven to change what it is to be blind today. Funded by charitable donations and enabled by the selfless contributions of volunteers, we are changing what is to be blind through innovative programs and powerful advocacy, delivered in communities from coast to coast to coast. For more information, visit www.cnib.ca.
About the Role

Position Title: Clerk, Accounting

Location: Toronto, ON 

Reports To: Accounting Supervisor

I. Scope and Summary of Primary Responsibilities

Performs a variety of accounting activities related to the management of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable including maintaining accurate and timely A/R and A/P records, analysing and resolving aged receivables / payables. 

II. Essential Functions

The position entails, but is not limited to the following general responsibilities:

  • Gathers information from different sources, verifying the detailed information needed for the preparation of invoices, sales orders, order confirmations, debit notes and credit notes.
  • Records invoices, sales orders, debit notes and credit notes in the NetSuite accounting system.
  • Apply payments and other offsets against customer records. 
  • Maintains accounts receivable/payable records through filing, retrieval, retention, storage, and compilation of documents.
  • Provides support to the accounting department and performs other accounting tasks and projects as assigned.
  • Process invoices, payments and expense reports
  • Provides support to the accounting department and performs other accounting tasks and projects as assigned.

III. Qualifications

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

  • Microsoft Excel and word processing are required
  • Strong Communication skills
  • Must be detail-oriented, and well-organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
  • Ability to work independently.

Experience and Education

  • Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, or business administration, or equivalent experience. 

Work Environment

  • Willingness to work flexible hours+
  • Hybrid

Eligibility

This position is funded through Canada Summer Jobs. To be eligible to participate in the Canada Summer Jobs initiative, individuals must:

  • Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment.
  • Be a Canadian citizens, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
  • Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations. International students are not eligible participants. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

CNIB is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process

Key Skills
Microsoft ExcelWord ProcessingCommunication SkillsDetail-orientedOrganizationProject ManagementIndependent WorkAccounts ReceivableAccounts PayableNetSuite
Categories
Finance & AccountingAdministrative