GL Accountant – Temp/Contract

This is a temporary contract position for six months for project implementation.

JOB TITLE: GL Accountant – Temp

DEPARTMENT: Finance

REPORTS TO: Director of Finance

Tabor Village offers a supportive a supportive, team environment that cares for our staff every day.

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Finance Director, the GL Accountant is a 6 month contract position established to support the organization’s financial operations during the implementation and transition to a new financial system. The position is responsible for maintaining the General Ledger and subledgers, and assisting with data validation, reconciliations and process improvements related to the system migration.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinating with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll staff to ensure timely journal posting required to achieve financial close, escalating issues or delays to the Finance Director as appropriate.
• Supporting the implementation and transition to a new financial system by validating financial data, testing system outputs and assisting with data reconciliation
• Preparing and reconciling benefit expense allocations and other recurring GL ledger reconciliations
• Monitoring Cash Balances and making recommendations on transfer of balances.
• Providing relief coverage for finance team members as required
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Monthly account reconciliations including investigating discrepancies.
• Identifying and implementing process improvement opportunities including documenting of controls.
• Assisting with audit requests and other financial analyses as required
• Other tasks and duties as required

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent and relevant education.
• At least 2 years’ experienc

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of current applicable legislation and professional standards.
• Ability to analyze, plan and manage within fiscal, physical, and human resource constraints
• Working knowledge of computerized financial and accounting systems.
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office programs with emphasis in Excel
• Ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal and productive working relationships and to communicate in a cooperative and responsive manner.
• Thrive in a Team environment.
• Demonstrated initiative in keeping abreast of advances in accounting and information technology services through active participation in continuing education and professional self-development.
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Ability to provide a clear Criminal Record Check

Working Conditions

• Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, office-based
• Fast-paced work requires attention to detail while subject to frequent interruptions