Finance Assistant

CCI Ottawa•Ottawa, ON

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the CFO, the Finance Assistant is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the accounting department. This position deals with a wide range of accounting situations that are solved by applying accounting standards, practices and policies.

Requirements

3-5 years’ experience in accounting, financial statement preparation, reporting and computerized accounting systems
Ability to work independently and on a team
Post secondary education or equivalent
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Fluency in English is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the non-profit environment is preferred
Experience in word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail software and Sage accounting software would be an asset
Experience in handling multiple project accounting would be an asset
Fluency in other languages is an asset.

Responsibilities

Post month-end and year-end accrual, adjusting and closing entries
Oversee the preparation of bank deposits and ensures that all funds are received as per cash flow schedule
Reconcile income statement and balance sheet accounts
Assist in preventing posting and reporting with errors by checking proper cost allocations
Ensuring that transactions are correctly entered to the system and reports comply with funders requirements, preparing journal entries, accounts reconciliations, schedules
Assist in review of monthly and annual financial statements for three entities
Assist in internal and external reports and other schedules, as required
Assist in budgets and cash flows process for various government contracts
Assist in year-end audit process
Coordinate and facilitate financial audits and/or monitoring by funder
Complete bookkeeping of the property management
Perform any other duties as assigned by the CFO