The General Ledger Accountant position is a key support to the Financial Management team, ensuring that delegated month and year end accounting functions are completed accurately and within established timelines. The incumbent also performs the day-to-day accounting functions as delegated.
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
Daily/monthly banking functions
Assistance in the preparation of the monthly/quarterly/year-end financial statements, including but not limited to:
Balance sheet reconciliations including all standard entries
Revenue reconciliations including maintenance/reconciliation of revenue accruals
Expense reconciliations including maintenance/reconciliation of expense accruals
Assisting with auditor information requests with annual, internal, and external audits
Batch review of payable/receivable transactions
Liaise with and provide support to accounts payable/accounts receivable teams as required
Provide information support and data analysis as requested by Financial and Departmental Management
Development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Other duties as assigned
Hours of work:
Full Time – Monday to Friday
Overtime may be required to meet operational timelines for month end, year end and various projects
Qualifications & Skills:
Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline preferred
Enrollment in the CPA program at an intermediate level is an asset
3-5 years of experience in full-cycle general ledger accounting, up to and including balance sheet and income statement reviews
Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Experience with fixed asset and inventory accounting is an asset
Experience with Excellent Plains Accounting system is an asset
Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills
Demonstrated success in meeting tight deadlines
Demonstrated ability in identifying and implementing continuous improvement
Demonstrated ability of critical thinking skills when analyzing financial data
Willingness to share ideas, find solutions and improvements and support others to be successful
Able to build strong, trusting relationships with stakeholders, financial management and fellow team members
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Above average communication skills, both written and verbal