Intermediate/Senior Accountant

Intermediate/Senior Accountant

(closes March 19, 2021)

 

Responsibilities and Expectations

 

  • Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
  • Efficiently prepare compilation, review, bookkeeping, tax reporting, and remitting.   
  • Must be familiar with the compiling of financial statements, corresponding notes, and tax returns.
  • Ensuring compliance with government standards.
  • Vast knowledge of investment accounting, including but not limited to custodian statement reconciliation and investment fee verification
  • Familiar with Accounting Principles of Benefit Plans and a Trust Fund
  • Follow up on review notes, confirmations received, and outstanding issues.
  • Apply knowledge of Accounting Standards.
  • Provide supervision, training, and regular feedback to enable success for staff in fulfilling responsibilities and preparing accurate and timely financial information
  • Effectively communicate with team members regarding progress updates and issues on an ongoing basis.
  • Work with accounting software.
  • Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes.

 

Competencies:

 

  • Post-secondary education in Accounting
  • Minimum 5 years of experience.
  • Minimum 3 years of supervisor experience in an office setting.
  • Thorough working knowledge of programs including, Excel, Word, Sage, and QuickBooks.
  • Display strong problem solving, analytical and communication skills.
  • Value teamwork and quality in detailed work.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Highly organized and flexible team player with a positive attitude
  • Possess strong attention to detail and integration skillset
  • Ability to prioritize workloads and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Ability to work effectively with multiple staff.
  • Ability to be clear and concise through excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Adaptable to change and growth
  • Strong strategic, critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and work under pressure

 

Employment Package:

 

We provide a competitive salary, including medical benefits. 

 

Please reply in confidence with a cover letter and resume to mitra@acawtrustfunds.ca.  We thank all applicants for their interest.  We regret that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.