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 years of experience in full-cycle general ledger accounting, up to and including balance sheet and income statement reviews Experience in a high-volume environment 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 We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.