Accounting Clerk

The Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) is seeking an Accounting Clerk. We have one 12-month contract position available to start immediately.

About RECO

As Ontario’s regulator of more than 110,000 real estate agents and brokerages (often referred to as registrants), RECO administers and enforces the law that regulates trading in real estate in Ontario and enhances consumer confidence in the real estate services sector. RECO’s commitment to pursuing trust in every transaction means consumers can navigate the real estate market with confidence, knowing that the regulator is committed to fairness, transparency and reliability for all parties involved. A modern regulator with over 160 employees, RECO is a collegial and dynamic environment where quality work-life balance is valued along with strategic agility, curiosity and empathy in our action. RECO regulates approximately 100,000 registrants in the real estate sector.

Hybrid work environment

RECO has adopted a ‘hybrid’ environment, which will typically include a minimum attendance in the office of one day per week, with some teams/positions requiring more frequent in-office attendance. 

RECO’s commitment to diversity and inclusion: They aren’t just words to us!

RECO is committed to promoting an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment that includes awareness, education, and engagement-building opportunities for all employees.

The role

Under the direction of the Director, Finance & Accounting, respond to all accounting related requests pertaining to RECO’s registrant database. The role will also provide administrative support for Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Accounting, Disciplinary Fines, Collection and Dormant Trust, as needed  

Position responsibilities

• Responding to internal or external accounting related requests pertaining to RECO’s registrant database (invoices, refunds, etc.).
• Prepare day-to-day journal entries for accounts receivable and receipts, accounts payable and disbursements using SAP Concur and Sage 300, general accounting, disciplinary fines, collection and dormant trust administration.
• Assist with account reconciliations for receivables and receipts, accounts payable and disbursements, general accounting, disciplinary fines, collection and dormant trust.
• Monitoring incoming mail, depositing cheques, scanning invoices and following up on any returned cheques or charge backs.
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures with support from the Accounting & Finance team.
• Support procurement-related functions of the organization
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and experience

• Very good organizational skills.
• Knowledge and experience using the RECOserv database system.
• Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office products, including Excel.
• Knowledge and experience in electronic file storage.
• Knowledge and experience with SAP Concur, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage 300.
• Good communication skills.
• General bookkeeping and banking knowledge.