Job Description

PRINCIPAL ANALYST, GENERAL ACCOUNTING

JOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Principal Analyst General Accounting accounts for and analyzes the financial transactions related to the general accounting of the Old Port of Montr\xc3\xa9al Corporation (OPMC) and the Montr\xc3\xa9al Science Centre Foundation. In addition, the role is responsable to produce the Foundation\'s monthly financial statements. The person will also need to actively participate in the budget process as well as in the year-end audit of the OPAB and the Foundation. This role is at the heart of the treasury operations. He is the right-hand of the Chief, General Accounting.

General accounting (85%)

• Ensures the proper accounting for the various types of SVPM revenues in accordance with IFRS;
• Applies controls to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the various types of revenue;
• Participates in the improvement of revenue recognition procedures;
• Participates in the billing of clients as required;
• Ensures the accounting of banking transactions and produces bank reconciliations;
• Prepares monthly adjusting entries;
• Prepares monthly balance sheet account analyses that are assigned ;
• Participates in the month-end process and suggests improvements, if needed, to improve the efficiency of the monthly closing;
• Participates in the annual budget exercise and periodic review of financial forecasts;
• Maintains the accounting for the Science Centre Foundation and produces monthly financial statements for the Foundation;
• Acts as accounting support to the CSM Foundation;
• Replaces other team members as needed and is trained as necessary.

Customer Service (15%)

• Responds courteously and respectfully to internal customers and works closely with other departments;
• Ensures a quick response time and facilitates the achievement of the objectives of its internal customers;
• Protects the confidentiality of information in order to maintain the level of confidence of internal clients in the service.
• Analyzes the results and impacts of media coverage;
• Advises the marketing department and Canada Lands Company on local public relations.

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor\'s degree in accounting
• 6 years of experience in general accounting including the preparation of monthly financial statements and year-end files
• Experience in continuous improvement projects including the implementation of management software
• Knowledge of IFRS standards (an asset)
• Computer skills: MS Office (Excel at intermediate/advanced level) and JDE (an asset)
• Knowledge of English (intermediate level 3)

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to analyze and synthesize
• Collaborative spirit and sense of teamwork
• Adaptability to change;
• Strong customer service skills
• Thoroughness and attention to detail
• Problem solving

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Dynamic work environment;
• Flexible hours;
• 3 weeks vacation;
• Mobile days off (5 days);
• Full range of benefits;
• Group RRSP 3.75% of annual salary
• Type of employment: permanent, full time (37.5 hrs / week)
• Work in hybrid mode

The Company is committed to an employment equity program and invites applications from women, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected will be contacted.

The use of the masculine gender is intended to lighten the text and make it easier to read.

Old Port of Montreal