Accounting Specialist

Position: Accounting Specialist - 0926
Why work with us:
The Family Centre is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Accounting Specialist with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. As a proactive self-starter with analytical curiosity, you are passionate about driving impact and contributing to a cause larger than yourself by ensuring the organization is well-positioned for success. The Family Centre is focused on Trauma-Informed Care for both our communities and staff teams, providing services based on research and evidence-based practices.

We encourage employees to bring their authentic self to work in our diverse …and inclusive environment. The organization is committed to Indigenous ceremony and practice and welcomes knowledge of ceremony and lived experience. Our culture is focused on providing a safe and supportive workplace including paid training, excellent benefits, a wellness program, and much more.

What you will be doing:
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Accounting Specialist supports the day-to-day financial operations of The Family Centre with a focus on accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, in addition to performing reconciliations, variance analysis, and assisting with special projects within the finance department. The Accounting Specialist plays a vital role in the financial administration of our ohpikîhakan Foster Care program, which includes supporting and educating caregivers on expense requirements as well as liaising with program leadership.

You take pride in your mathematical aptitude, advanced knowledge of information systems, and proficient verbal and written communication skills. You are dedicated to maintaining financial system integrity through adherence to internal controls, ethical behavior, and professional conduct. You demonstrate exceptional problem solving skills and bring the ability to innovate and identify process efficiencies. You value collaboration and contributing to a high-functioning dynamic team but can also work independently and take initiative.

This is a full-time, permanent position of 36.5 hours per week and is based in office.

Performing day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, computing, classifying, coding, and posting invoices and payments

Preparing monthly invoices and backup for multiple service contracts based on purchase order, customer requirements, and contract terms

Processing and recording vendor invoices, employee expenses, and payment requests, ensuring proper coding and authorization

Developing a working understanding of various funding contract requirements, including funding structures, program budgets, provincial caregiver reimbursement guidelines, foster caregiver per diem rates, and applicable reporting requirements related to invoicing

Researching and responding to inquiries from customers, vendors, caregivers, or internal stakeholders in a timely manner

Maintaining vendor, customer, and service contract billing information

Following up on A/R and A/P Aging balances on a monthly basis

Preparing and processing journal entries to ensure proper recording of all transactions

Assisting in month-end and year-end closing processes, including accruals and reconciliations

Updating accounting procedure manuals; maintaining organized and accurate documentation and files

Supporting with other administrative needs as they arise to ensure we are successful in achieving department and organization goals

What you will bring to the role:

Degree in Accounting, Business or related field

Minimum of 3 years of full-cycle accounting experience working in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and performing detailed reconciliations

Experience running a full-cycle payroll is considered an asset

Solid understanding of financial and management accounting principles in accordance with Canadian GAAP and ASNPO

Advanced skill in Microsoft Excel and Google applications (Gmail, Docs, Drive, Sheets) with adaptability to learn new software and applications as required

High aptitude for navigating multiple segregated systems with proficiency in using accounting systems

Experience using Sage Intacct or SAP Ariba systems are considered assets

High EQ and a fearlessly empathetic approach to collaboration

Experience working in a not-for-profit, charitable, or human services organization is considered an asset

Background Check Process & Requirements:

As a part of the selection process, The Family Centre will conduct reference checks with your most recent employers

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