Accounting Specialist

Job title:

Accounting Specialist

Company

Robertson & Company

Job description

Our client is a top financial institution with significant North American holdings. They have operations across most major verticals, including institutional & corporate, wealth management, private client, commercial banking, treasury, and retail banking.Introduction: Prime Hires is seeking a skilled Accounting Specialist to join our client.Contract Dates: 6 months
Pay Range: $28 to $30 per hour
Business Hours: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure all accounting transactions are promptly journalized in the general ledger(s) including preparing journal entries, posting entries, and monthly accruals.
• Ensure all accounts are reconciled (reconciliation) in a timely manner – including but not limited to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banks, capital expenditures, etc.
• Maintain the general ledger and sub-ledgers (currently QuickBooks).
• Prepare accounts receivable (bills, invoices) and process bank deposits.
• Actively investigate and resolve irregularities in incoming payments and resolve members’ billing issues.
• Preparation of monthly accounting and other statements (accounts receivable, invoices, late fees, etc.) to One Call members.
• Identify any outstanding accounts/payment arrears on a bi-monthly basis, logging all interactions in accounting software. Facilitate sending bill reminders and contacting delinquent member accounts. File overdue accounts to Compliance department. Prepare interest and financial charge invoices to members.
• Ensure all employees’ and vendors’ receipts/invoices are supported by proper documentation, internal approvers, and journalized in the general ledger in a timely manner.
• Support Accounts Payables processes and function including processing payments and bank transactions.
• Assist vendors in resolving any billing issues.
• Ensure accurate processing of employees’ credit card reconciliations, payments, etc.
• Prepare financial reports for Director of Finance, leadership team, and Board of Directors.
• Promptly prepares and addresses all financial documentation, financial requests, financial working papers, accounting reconciliations, etc. for the external auditor(s), government stakeholders, and members.
• Additional duties that may be required.

Experience & Qualification Requirements:

• Must have post-secondary education in finance, accounting or similar field
• Must have accounting general ledger experience, capital expenditure sub-ledger experience, monthly journalizing of accounting accruals, and accounts’ reconciliation experience.
• Must have experience and knowledge of Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) impacts, processing remittances to the government, and how to journalize into the general ledger.
• 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Intermediate knowledge and experience with QuickBooks Online (and Quickbooks Desktop). Knowledge of other financial/accounting software is an asset.
• Ability to self-produce full set of financial statements’ (balance sheet, income statement, cash-flow) reconciliation reports, and other accounting reports.
• Ability to maintain and establish general ledger, sub-ledgers to the general ledger including accounts receivable, capital expenditures, and accounts payable.
• Ability to provide good customer service and address complaints promptly.
• Expertise in calculating account balances and interest rates.
• Understanding of how banking and finance systems work.
• Knowledge and expertise in using accounting and bank payment processing systems.
• Skilled in the use of MS Office Suite and Office 365 applications with good knowledge of Excel.
• Ability to work independently and autonomously within a small team.

Personal Attributes:

• Attention to detail is crucial
• Excellent communicator in written and spoken English
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and innovative, with a mature attitude
• Strong time-management skills and the ability to organize and coordinate tasks and projects

****ALL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A CRIMINAL AND CREDIT CHECK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS****How to Apply: If you are a motivated professional looking to contribute to a leading team, please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and experience relevant to this role. Prime Hires & the clients we represent, value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We invite all qualified individuals to apply.Prime Hires & the clients we represent are equal opportunity employers, committed to diversity and inclusion. Prime Hires is a certified diverse supplier and actively seeks to foster a representative and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors. We champion building a diverse and inclusive environment.

Expected salary

$28 – 30 per hour

Location

Guelph, ON

Job date

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 23:26:06 GMT

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