senior accountant
Posted on
September 10, 2024
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Employer details
Fred Douglas Society
Job details
Reports to the Director of Finance and Support Services
SUMMARY OF FUNCTION
Works closely with the Director of Finance and Support Services in performing financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and preparation of financial reports. Works within the framework of the Society?s philosophy, policies and procedures, standards and applicable legislation.
This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search and Adult Abuse Registry Check as a condition of employment.
*Education:*
* Post-secondary education in accounting or related field or an equivalent combination of formal education and related financial experience, preferably in a health care environment.
* CPA designation or currently enrolled in the program preferred
* Other combinations of education and certification may be considered
*Experience:*
* 3 -5 years? experience performing financial processing which may include managing accounts payable, receivables and invoicing.
* Experience in the preparation or drafting of financial statements.
* Demonstrated proficiency working in a computerized environment and with integrated financial and management information systems and payroll software (preference for prior experience with Microsoft, GP Dynamics and Payworks).
* Thorough understanding and experience preferred in fund accounting, recording and reporting as required for government funded not-for-profit organizations and GRE?s.
* Experience working in long term care, health care or like environments an asset.
* Experience in residential property management accounting encompassing fixed rent, rent-geared-income and life lease models as well as commercial lease management and reporting preferred.
*Abilities and Skills: *
* Exceptional interpersonal communication skills and proven ability to establish and maintain successful working relationships with staff at all levels within the organization and with external stakeholders
* Strong organizational skills, including ability to prioritize workload and work independently.
* Strong problem-solving skills.
* Good communication skills ? both written and oral.
* Detail oriented with the ability to meet deadlines.
*Functions and responsibilities (include but not limited to):*
*Financial Management*
* Prepares and provides all internal reporting, forecasts and variance analyses on monthly and quarterly basis.
* Assists in the preparation and completion of all year-end financial statements and reports.
* Assists in preparation of year-end working papers for audits for all entities and assists auditors as required
*Accounting *
* Prepares and enters required monthly standard journal entries into Dynamics system.
* Prepares and enters other adjusting or correcting journal entries required for month-end.
* Prepares all monthly reconciliations.
* Enters monthly statistics into Dynamics system.
* Reviews monthly and annual MIS file, correcting any errors and send file to Manitoba Health.
*Others related responsibilities*
* Provides backup coverage for Financial Analyst and Accounting Clerk duties.
* Provides backup coverage for Payroll and Benefits Clerk duties.
* Attends department and general staff meeting, in-services and seminars, as required.
* Performs other related duties as required.
CONDITIONS OF WORK
The conditions of work may involve prolonged sitting with extended periods of time using a desktop computer. The conditions may also include unpredictable resident behaviour as an occasional hazard.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Dental care
* Employee assistance program
* Extended health care
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
* French not required
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Education:
* Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
* Accounting: 3 years (preferred)
Language:
* English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Chartered Professional Accountant (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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LocationWinnipeg, MB
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Workplace information
On site
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Full time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
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