CENTRAL SUPPORT SERVICES - Accounting Lead

New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults, and Families•Winnipeg, MB

About The Position

The Accounting Lead serves as part of the Accounting Team and is responsible for supporting the team as an accounting function lead. The Lead is involved in both accounts payable and accounts receivable for a variety of service areas and supports the resource teams of each department. The Lead collaborates various levels throughout the organization and supports the Chief Financial Officer to ensure accuracy with the organizations’ financial data.

Requirements

Minimum two (2) years of experience working in a full-cycle accounting role, with a corporate annual budget of $75 million, preferably in the non-profit sector.
Post-secondary education (degree, diploma or certificate) in Accounting or Business Administration (or a related field) from a recognized post-secondary institution. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
Proficiency using accounting software; experience with Microsoft Business Central is ideal.
Demonstrated organization and time management skills, with an attention to detail with record keeping and administrative tasks.
Proven ability to foster and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts.
Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Dynamics 365.

Nice To Haves

CPA candidacy working towards full CPA designation, is considered an asset.
Fluency in American Sign Language is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Ensures timely and accurate processing of accounting transactions, including AP/AR, journal entries, and reconciliations.
Supports and supervises Accounting Clerks to meet deadlines and maintain accuracy in accounts processing.
Reviews and approves accounting entries, and performs AP/AR entries during peak or emergent situations.
Leads monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts, credit card statements, and vendor accounts.
Coordinates pre-authorized debit/credit arrangements with vendors and customers, and manages corporate credit card administration.
Maintains accounting files annually and ensures accurate record-keeping in line with organizational policies.
Travels to financial institutions for account maintenance tasks and serves as liaison between service areas and banks.
Reviews AP/AR aging reports weekly, follows up on outstanding items, and alerts managers of delinquent accounts.
Conducts audits to verify data integrity in accounting systems and provides accurate financial reports to management.
Hires, supervises, and evaluates accounting staff; manages performance including corrective action when necessary.