Accounting Clerk
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Listed on 2026-02-12
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Accounting
Financial Analyst, Office Administrator/ Coordinator -
Finance & Banking
Financial Analyst, Office Administrator/ Coordinator
Job Description
Be part of what makes us different.
In this 9 month contract position, you’ll partner closely with the Manager, Financial Reporting and the broader Finance team to support essential accounting functions across both Home Office and Central Operations. By balancing accuracy and accountability with a strong service-focused mindset, you’ll help ensure smooth financial operations while building trusted relationships with employees, customers, and suppliers. Here are some of the other ways you’ll help us stand out:
- Support a high standard of service by processing vendor invoices and employee expense reimbursements with accuracy, care, and timely follow-up.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to respond to inquiries, resolve payment issues, and maintain positive working relationships.
- Verify invoice details and process payments in accordance with company policies, procedures, and financial controls.
- Audit employee expense claims to ensure appropriate documentation, approvals, and compliance with guidelines.
- Reconcile vendor statements, researching discrepancies and taking ownership of resolution.
- Prepare and process general ledger entries, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial records.
- Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end activities, including support with financial statement review.
- Build a strong understanding of current processes and actively identify opportunities for improvement through automation, streamlining, or standardization.
- Support overall Finance team success by undertaking additional responsibilities as required.
What you bring to the table.
We provide the opportunity, and you bring the potential.
- A genuine passion for delivering engaging and exceptional customer service.
- Post-secondary education in Business or Accounting, with a minimum of 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Clear, professional communication skills and the ability to build trust through respectful, responsive interactions.
- A high level of integrity and a consistent commitment to policies, procedures, and established standards.
- A customer-focused mindset with an understanding of service expectations and deadlines.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with Acc Pac is considered an asset.
- Proven ability to manage time effectively, stay organized, prioritize work, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- The ability to work independently while contributing positively as part of a collaborative team.
- Retail experience is considered an asset.
- Thrive in a fast-paced setting that that involves extended periods of sitting, repetitive movement or tasks, frequent computer use that may cause eye strain, and working amid open-office noise and interruptions.
- Fluency in English;
French language skills considered an asset.
What we bring to the table.
At Farm Boy, we believe in supporting our Team Members throughout their careers. Whether, it’s at our Home Office or our stores, we’re proud to stand out in the market as a workplace that offers:
- Comprehensive benefit program and coverage that varies by position.
- Coverage may include healthcare, dental care, disability coverage, life insurance and registered retirement savings program.
- A 10% discount on in-store purchases.
- On-the-job training and the prioritization of internal promotions to help you grow and embrace new opportunities.
- The opportunity to support local neighbourhoods through our community programs.
Grow a career with us.
Farm Boy takes pride in growing a team that represents the best in the business. Join us for the career you’re craving!
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply—including those with non-traditional career paths.
We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. Accommodations are available upon request for employees and applicants who may require them.
We do not use AI to assist in the recruitment process and this job posting is for an existing vacancy.
Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities.
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