Job Description

"This is a maternity leave coverage position, with the possibility of extension or transition into a permanent full-time role."

Job description:

The Accounting Assistant III plays a crucial role in supporting the Accounting Department by managing daily financial transactions and assisting with monthly financial activities. Key responsibilities include preparing financial reports, coding invoices, processing payments, and reconciling accounts in compliance with relevant regulations and standards. Additionally, this position includes overseeing the work of Accounting Assistant I, offering guidance and training to improve their skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Investments

Prepare and provide necessary documents for investment manager calls for capital and disbursements.

Review the accuracy of investment activity. This includes completing monthly journal entries to reflect all activities on custodial statements and reconciling quarterly management fee statements from investment managers.

Financial Reporting

Review Pension Remittance reports from BC Employers for accuracy and balance to payments received.

Support the preparation of financial reports and statements by gathering relevant financial data and ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.

Balance and record transactions to complete Canada Revenue Agency remittances.

Pension and Payroll

Process Pension Payroll for pensioners, ensuring accurate payments and updates to the Pension database.

Balance and record payroll transactions, member disability payments, and pension payroll taxes for timely remittances.

Perform monthly reconciliations for bank accounts and all intercompany transactions and prepare financial statements and reports for Management and Trustees.

Training and Supervision

Assign and oversee as required financial transaction tasks to Accounting Assistant I, ensuring accurate verification, classification, and recording.

Supervise cheque preparation and printing, ensuring all payee details and amounts are correct.

Oversee the reconciliation of the accounts payable ledger to ensure accurate posting of all bills and payments.

Provide guidance and training to Accounting Assistants I and II on delegated tasks, enhancing their skills and ensuring high-quality work.

Qualifications

Education

Minimum Required:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, or a related field.

Experience

Minimum Required:

3-5 years of experience in an accounting role, or related field

Job Specific Skills

Minimum Required :

Excellent analytical skills.

Basic knowledge of Windows OS and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook), with the ability to create, edit, and manage documents, emails, and spreadsheets in a professional setting.

Basic knowledge of accounting software such as QuickBooks, Simply Accounting, or similar, for processing invoices, managing financial data, and generating reports.

Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.

Preferred:

Pension Plan Administration Certificate (PPAC)

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Vision care
Work Location: In person