RFT Accountant
Job No:
2024036
Location:
Vancouver
| POSTING NUMBER: | 2024-036 |
| POSITION: | Accountant, Regular Full-Time |
| UNION: | HEU – MPA Certification |
| PROGRAM: | Finance Department, Administration Office, Vancouver |
| SALARY RANGE: | Grid 39: $34.02 -$35.62 |
| SCHEDULE: | Monday to Friday: 0900 hrs to 1700 hrs |
| HOURS OF PAY: | 37.5 hours per week |
| JOB DETAILS: | Please refer to the job description for details of the position. |
| QUALIFICATIONS: | Please refer to the job description for qualifications and education required for the position. |
| START DATE: | August 12, 2024 |
** All employment is subject to a satisfactory result from a criminal record check done through the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.
Internal applications no later than 5:00pm on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
External applications no later than 5:00pm on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.
Job Description – Accountant
Administration Office
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Classification Benchmark: |
Accounting Administrator 1 |
| Grid Level: | 39 |
| Collective Agreement: | Community Subsector Association |
| Reports to: | Manager, Accounting |
Job Summary
This position is responsible for the review and processing of financial transactions related to the Society’s programs, to ensure transactions are attributed to the appropriate department and cost centre, and that transactions are processed in accordance with the Society’s financial policies and internal controls.
The position provides the Accounting Manager with the necessary information to prepare timely and accurate financial departmental reports, as well as the Society’s consolidated financial statements.
Functions & Responsibilities
- Receives and reviews documents related to the Society’s accounts payable, ensuring expenditures are authorized and in accordance with the Society’s financial policies.
- Processes payment of the Society’s invoices on a weekly basis, entering and updating records in a computerized system, and preparing cheques and EFT payments.
- Supports program managers and coordinators by reviewing and providing training and feedback for program bank and petty cash expenditure reconciliations.
- Performs cash management duties such as receiving payments, and preparing bank deposits.
- Records revenue by entering and updating records in a computerized system, analyzing receipts to ensure government and client contributions are attributed to the appropriate department and cost centre.
- Reconciles accounts payable and accounts receivable subledgers and follows up on overdue accounts.
- Maintains and balances petty cash accounts.
- Answers queries by telephone and in person, identifies issues and refers complex problems to supervisor.
- Collects and provides information required for budgets and audits. Assists with analyses of information collected.
- Contributes to the development and monitoring of accounting and administrative processes.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education, Training & Experience
- Post-secondary diploma in accounting and three years’ accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Good working knowledge of Sage 300 ERP, GL, A/P, and A/R.
- Computer literacy with Microsoft Office Outlook Word, Excel and Access
Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices related to financial and budget management
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision, exercise initiative and good judgment.
- Effective communication and problem solving skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders
- Accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines