Accounting Technician

Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions•Barrie, ON

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are recruiting for a temporary part-time Accounting Technician to work with our Finance Department. The incumbent will report to the Finance Manager. This individual will be responsible for the performance of a variety of duties including accounts payable, accounts receivable, computer data input, and administering accounts for various Agency programs. They will be required to provide various accounting and financial functions within the Finance department in accordance with Society policies and procedures, Ministry Regulations, Standards and Directives and relevant legislation. As well as performing related accounting functions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and Broader Public Section rules. This is a unionized position with CUPE Local 5319.

Requirements

Diploma from an accredited Community College specializing in Business Administration - Accounting discipline.
A strong knowledge of the fundamentals of bookkeeping and generally accepted accounting principles.
Strong computer skills in software applications (Microsoft Office applications, database application (Curam) and accounting applications (Oracle).
Intermediate MS Excel proficiency required for this role (i.e., ability to work with pivot tables).
Effective listening, verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience assisting with financial reporting, month-end and year-end closing functions as well as annual audits and other reporting requirements.
Experience with general ledger journals, reconciling accounts and credit cards.
Experience preparing and/or receiving third party payments, whether by cash, check, credit or other forms of payment.
Experience reconciling and processing mileage and other expenses for staff.
Experience in working on the Financial Management modules of CPIN would be a valued asset.
Bilingualism (French/English) is a highly desired asset.

Responsibilities

Accounts payable
Accounts receivable
Computer data input
Administering accounts for various Agency programs
Providing various accounting and financial functions within the Finance department in accordance with Society policies and procedures, Ministry Regulations, Standards and Directives and relevant legislation
Performing related accounting functions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and Broader Public Section rules
Assisting with financial reporting
Assisting with month-end and year-end closing functions
Assisting with annual audits and other reporting requirements
Working with general ledger journals
Reconciling accounts and credit cards
Preparing and/or receiving third party payments, whether by cash, check, credit or other forms of payment
Reconciling and processing mileage and other expenses for staff