Summary:

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Member Accounting Department, the successful incumbent is responsible for the preparation of monthly and year-end financial statements of assigned Member Co-operatives. In addition, he/she will provide day-to-day support to Co-op staff in recording of transactions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Prepare timely financial statements that present fairly the financial position of assigned Co-operatives. Due dates are set by the department.
- Ensure reports required from the Co-operatives for the monthly financial statements’ preparation are done by the Co-op and received on time.
- Maintain complete working papers (electronic when possible), and necessary back-up documentation.
- Analyze and review financial statements for reasonableness. Ensure balances are correct and information is complete.
- Prepare year-end financial statements with supporting working papers and back-ups, ready for review by the outside accountants.
- Assist outside accountants during their review of year-end financial statements.
- Prepare preliminary analysis reports.
- Recommend internal control procedures needed at the Co-operative.
- Provide accounting support to co-operative staff including Quasar support.
- Monitor and review Co-operatives transactions for errors or discrepancies.
- Monitor and follow up inventory count schedules and cut-off.
- Monitor and enforce inventory count policy through MMS.
- Assist in Co-op Manager’s training on Quasar accounting and reporting.
- Attend to Co-ops queries from government agencies as to GST remittances, Corporate taxes and Statistics Canada.




- Prepare and submit reports required by the department.
- Travel maybe required.
- Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

- Post secondary education in Commerce/Business with a major in Accounting;
- Experience with accounting and financial analysis in a computerized environment;
- Proficient in the preparation of monthly financial statements and maintenance of electronic working papers;
- Proficient in accounting and/or auditing and strong understanding of accounting principles;
- Proficiency in using accounting software programs i.e. ACCPAC, Microsoft Office Suite and some POS system;
- Proficient in developing and analyzing financial data;
- Ability to work independently and within a team workplace;
- Ability to work within the budgeted time and meet deadlines;
- Strong time management skills and ability to multitask;
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail;
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral;
- Good interpersonal skills;
- Highly organized and efficient;
- Ability to travel as required;
- Proven commitment to personal growth and development.

Pay: $4,782.15-$5,626.06 per month

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Work from home

Application question(s):

- Do you have a Post secondary or relevant education in Commerce/Business with a major in Accounting?
- How many years of full cycle accounting do you have?
- How many years financial analysis do you have?

Work Location: In person

📌 Financial Support Officer (12-Month Term) (Inkster Industrial Park)
🏢 Arctic Co-operatives
📍 Inkster Industrial Park