Accountant
Fort McMurray, AB, Canada
Job Description
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Job Overview: Working under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Accountant is responsible for the company\'s financial plans and its accounting practices, and, the maintenance of its fiscal records, and the preparation of financial reports including monthly bank reconciliations. Responsibilities:
- Administer the maintenance of books of account (including but not limited to preparing cheques, coding and posting invoices, preparing deposits, journal entries, and reconciliations.
- Oversee issuing of payment of invoices, liaise with department/divisional staff and support them in bookkeeping needs related to their program areas.
- Maintain year-end working papers, spreadsheets, and assists with preparation for audits.
- Complete monthly reconciliation for all accounts.
- Provide technical support (including software updates, trouble-shooting and back-ups).
- Maintain an accurate and complete trail of supporting documentation for all financial and bookkeeping activities.
- Maintain up-to-date, complete and systematic filing system to support bookkeeping and financial records.
- Provide forensic accounting services as necessary.
- Develop, analyze and interpret statistical and accounting information in order to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget
- Assist the CFO with the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts, maintaining other planning and control procedures (including the cost accounting system) and analyze and report variances
- Prepare, review, and update internal and external reports, to be more valuable and efficient, as necessary.
- Assist the Payroll and Finance Administrator and provide coverage for payroll processing when Payroll Administrator is away with; calculating net salaries , deductions and withholdings
- Assist with payroll and tax documents remittances
- Update general ledger and payroll files and prepare accounting files, records, and schedules
- Process overtime earnings or holiday deductions, resolve payroll problems such as overlooked bank holidays and late payments
- Participate in payroll audits and ensure compliance with government laws on payroll accounting and taxes
- Other duties as assigned
- Minimum Bachelor\'s degree in accounting, finance or related field required.
- CPA designation or working towards a CPA designation preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in Accounting and financial management
- Working knowledge of and respect for Indigenous culture, including knowledge of relevant legislation, including experience working with ISC (Indigenous Services Canada)
- Experience and knowledge in dealing with accounting systems, budgets, internal controls, business planning, and asset management in a First Nation entity
- General understanding of computerized accounting systems and excellent working knowledge of MS Word, and Excel.
- Good interpersonal, customer service skills and assertive, comfortable communicating with various types of individuals.
- Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with corporate departments and key business partners.
- Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Commitment to accountability, respect for one another, and hard work.
- A benefits package with Insurance, Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- A healthy work-life balance with half-day Fridays
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- We care a lot about your future, and we offer a defined contribution Registered Pension Plan.
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Monday to Friday
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD2131037
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationFort McMurray, AB, Canada
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EducationNot mentioned