Job Description

Job Title:

Accountant (6-month Contract)

Reports to:

Manager, Accounting

POSITION SUMMARY

The Accountant is responsible for supporting the execution of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury and General Accounting functions as well as related accounting tasks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Payable:Support processing of vendor invoices, employee expense reports and property related contractual obligations for payment and posting into accounting system Support processing of remittance and posting into accounting system Support processing of payments
Accounts Receivable:Prepare and process sales invoices and post into accounting system Support processing of receipts
Treasury:Perform daily cash reconciliations Prepare outstanding cheque listing
General Accounting:Support month-end and year-end close process Assist with external audits
Overall:Assist with ad-hoc tasks Support various projects on an as needed basis Maintain inquisitive mindset and identify opportunities for improvement to process Provide support to and maintain a positive working relationship with all departments to build positive employee attitudes and morale.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

1-3 years of work experience in accounts payable/receivable and general accounting University degree in accounting, finance or related field Good knowledge of accounting principles Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics GP (preferred) Ability to successfully prioritize and multi-task High level of integrity, confidentially, accountability, and teamwork Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present analysis and finding in both verbal and written format Demonstrated ability to take initiative and anticipate future needs Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain strong relationships with relevant business teams Highly motivated and proactive.

OTHER COMPETENCIES

Driving for results - highly motivated and works well under pressure; able to adapt to a complex and vastly changing environment Active learning - seeking and leveraging opportunities to gain new skills, knowledge, and experiences; quickly assimilating and applying new information and skills to enhance results. Communication skills - ability to present information to management and clients; ability to communicate with all levels of the organization Strong computer skills - strong working knowledge of relevant programs and comfort working with large amounts of data Interpersonal skills - can create and maintain key partnerships between internal departments and external clients at all levels Planning & Structuring - knows how to establish work plans, efficiently allocates or makes use of available resources, act according to plans and establishes priorities

DIRECT REPORTS

None

WORKING CONDITIONS

Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals. * Overtime as required.