Make an impact with SGS! With more than 94,000 employees and 2,600 offices and laboratories across the world, SGS is a silent force working hard behind the scenes to deliver quality and integrity to businesses across nine industries. As the world’s leader in providing inspection, verification, testing and certification services, Forbes ranked the SGS Group as one of the world’s top multinationals and one of the world’s most innovative companies. The Dow Jones Sustainability Index has also recognized the SGS Group for its sustainability processes. In Canada, SGS employs over 2,000 team members across 70 locations.

Type of employment: Permanent
Business Line: SGS Minerals
Reporting to: Laboratory Supervisor

• Processing of client invoices, tracking of accounts receivable, processing of accounts payable in C-Class & Boss Systems.
• Maintains payable and receivable accounting files.
• Keys in, edits, proofreads and finalizes reports and other documents.
• Sorts material that is to be filed according to particular filing systems.
• Classify, code, cross-reference, log and stores records.
• General office functions; ordering of supplies, cleanliness and function.
• Maintains and prepares reports from manual or electronic files, inventories, mailing lists and databases. 
• Maintains price lists for contract and general clients.
• Prepare quotes as per client request.
• Sort, process and verify applications, receipts, expenditures, forms and other documents. 
• Ensures smooth operation of office equipment and machinery and arranges for any maintenance and repair work.
• Dispatching of client samples
• Answers telephones and direct calls as needed.
• Provides mutual back-up support to other Administrative staff as required.
• May be assigned and coordinate special or ad hoc projects as needed.

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or a General Educational Development equivalency (GED). 
• A post-secondary education in a recognized administration / accounting program would be an asset.
• 1 - 3 years of previous working experience in an Administrative related role.
• 2 years of previous working experience in an accounting related role.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner. 
• Candidates must be proficient in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel. PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Must be able to Multi-Task
• Working knowledge of tracking, filing systems for auditing purposes
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
• Candidates must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammar and composition.
• Ability to work well with others & independently. 
• Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Works well under pressure.
• Extended hours and shift work may be required from time to time.
• Travel to other SGS locations or client location may be required from time to time.
• Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.
 

SGS Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to achieving greater accessibility by providing accommodation for people with disabilities during our hiring process.  Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.