Accounts payable and receivable clerk

*Accounts Receivable & Payable Clerk* *Location:* Halifax, Nova Scotia *Employment Type:* Full-Time *Company:* Maritime Broadcasting System Limited (MBS Radio) *About MBS Radio* MBS Radio is a locally owned and operated broadcasting company with radio stations serving communities throughout Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. We are looking for an *Accounts Receivable & Payable Clerk* to join our accounting team in our Halifax office. This position plays an important role in the day-to-day financial operations of the company and works closely with our accounting team, station managers, account executives, and other employees across our radio markets. The successful candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working with multiple systems and locations, and able to communicate effectively with both accounting and non-accounting team members. *Key Responsibilities* The Accounts Receivable & Payable Clerk will support both the accounts receivable and accounts payable functions of the organization, including: * Processing and recording accounts payable invoices and supporting documentation * Assisting with employee expense and corporate credit card documentation * Managing accounts receivable transactions and maintaining customer accounts * Working with station managers and account executives across our markets to resolve billing, collection, and customer account inquiries * Assisting with customer billing, adjustments, credits, and other account maintenance * Maintaining organized electronic financial records and supporting documentation * Supporting the accounting team with monthly financial close procedures * Aiding with year-end accounting procedures and external audit or review requirements * Providing general accounting and administrative support to the finance team * Other accounting duties and projects as required *Systems & Technology* This position will work regularly with: * *QuickBooks Online* ? accounting and financial records * *DEXT* ? invoice, receipt, and document processing * *WideOrbit Radio Software* ? radio traffic, billing, and accounts receivable information * Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications Previous experience with QuickBooks Online and DEXT would be considered an asset. Experience with WideOrbit or the radio broadcasting industry is *not required*, and training will be provided. *Qualifications* We are looking for someone with: * Previous experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, bookkeeping, or a general accounting role * A strong understanding of basic accounting principles * Solid organizational skills and attention to detail * Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines * Effective written and verbal communication skills * Confidence communicating with managers, sales employees, customers, and vendors * Experience working with accounting software and electronic document-management systems * Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel * Ability to work independently while also contributing as part of an accounting team * A willingness to learn new systems and processes *What We're Looking For* The right person for this role is someone who takes ownership of their work and enjoys keeping things organized and accurate. You should be comfortable following up when information is missing, investigating discrepancies, and working with employees across multiple locations to keep accounting processes moving. Because our accounting team supports radio stations throughout the Maritimes, strong communication is particularly important. You will regularly interact with station managers and account executives and will often be the accounting team's point of contact for questions relating to customer accounts, invoices, payments, and supporting documentation. *The Position* This is a *full-time, Halifax-based position* working as part of the MBS Radio accounting team. The role provides exposure to a broad