General Ledger Accountant

The General Ledger Accountant position is a key support to the Financial Management team, ensuring that delegated month and year end accounting functions are completed accurately and within established timelines. The incumbent also performs the day-to-day accounting functions as delegated.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

Daily/monthly banking functions

Assistance in the preparation of the monthly/quarterly/year-end financial statements, including but not limited to:

Balance sheet reconciliations including all standard entries

Revenue reconciliations including maintenance/reconciliation of revenue accruals

Expense reconciliations including maintenance/reconciliation of expense accruals

Assisting with auditor information requests with annual, internal, and external audits

Batch review of payable/receivable transactions

Liaise with and provide support to accounts payable/accounts receivable teams as required

Provide information support and data analysis as requested by Financial and Departmental Management

Development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Other duties as assigned

Hours of work:

Full Time – Monday to Friday

Overtime may be required to meet operational timelines for month end, year end and various projects

Qualifications & Skills:

Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline preferred

Enrollment in the CPA program at an intermediate level is an asset

3-5 years of experience in full-cycle general ledger accounting, up to and including balance sheet and income statement reviews

Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

Experience with fixed asset and inventory accounting is an asset

Experience with Great Plains Accounting system is an asset

Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills

Demonstrated success in meeting tight deadlines

Demonstrated ability in identifying and implementing continuous improvement

Demonstrated ability of critical thinking skills when analyzing financial data

Willingness to share ideas, find solutions and improvements and support others to be successful

Able to build strong, trusting relationships with stakeholders, financial management and fellow team members

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Above average communication skills, both written and verbal