Accountant

Closing Date: September 8, 12:00 noon

Position: Reporting to the Director of Finance as a hands-on member of the Finance Department, you will work as part of the finance team to support efficient and effective recording and reporting of financial information.

Qualifications:  A minimum of a post-secondary diploma from a recognized business program with a major in accounting is required  One to three years of experience in an enterprise financial environment, including experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, reporting, analysis and auditing  Knowledge of audit, control and reconciliation procedures and experience in applying internal controls in a business environment  Proficient in Windows environment with high functioning data analysis skills and abilities (strong Microsoft Excel, including knowledge of tools, formulas, formatting)  Experience in multi-tasking, setting and managing priorities and meeting deadlines in a demanding workload environment; excellent time management skills  Financial record keeping and reporting with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail  Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment of cooperation, collaboration, respect and integrity  Strong communication skills (verbal and written)  Willingness to continually build on technical knowledge is essential

Duties:  Oversee accounts payable and receivable, including answering questions regarding g/l coding, invoice entry, expense claims and troubleshooting in SRB (our accounting software). Review and approve all invoice batches.  Provide school generated fund (SGF) support to accounts payable staff for Acorn (online payment software) and SRB (accounting software) for revenues and expenditures  Complete monthly bank reconciliation  Prepare and analyze financial reports, complete journal entries and review and interface purchase card transactions  Accounting for and reconciling various asset accounts, liability accounts, projects and other revenues for the division  Assist with division budgeting and annual audit  Assist Accounting Coordinator with school-based budgeting   Other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance