junior accountant
Posted on
September 16, 2024
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Canterbury Foundation
Job details
*PREAMBLE*
As a leading senior?s residence and provider of senior?s continuing care services and programs, Canterbury Foundation (the ?Foundation?) shares with seniors the ?Promise of Home?. Person-centred care is the Foundation for all we do in providing safe, quality care and other human services. We offer a home where seniors experience peace of mind and feel like family. All persons are treated with dignity and respect in every interaction. Working for Canterbury Foundation requires that employees exhibit the highest standards of personal behaviour and ethics in every interaction that instil confidence and trust and not bring the Foundation into disrepute. The honesty and integrity of the Canterbury Foundation demand the impartiality of employees in the conduct of their duties.
*POSITION SUMMARY*
Reporting to the Accounting Supervisor, the Junior Accountant is responsible for managing all Accounts payable, Accounts receivable functions and is back up for the payroll function. Sound knowledge of accounting procedures, excellent customer service and excellent organizational skills are required to carry out a wide variety of duties.
*KEY RESPONSIBILITIES*
*JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*
*Accounting*
· *Accounts receivable*
* Ensure the monthly miscellaneous billing, and monthly Rent billing is completed in an accurate and timely manner
* Use Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) software, prepare, enter and maintain billings on a monthly basis
* Prepare bank deposits in a timely and accurate manner
* Initiate collection process on past due invoices
* Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and correctly posted
* Engage management over any AR problems encountered
* Audit ledgers to ensure they balance to the GL
* Communicate and resolve with residents about billing discrepancies and questions
· *Accounts payable*
* Review all invoices for legitimacy, proper authorization and receipt of supporting documentation before processing. Follow-up on discrepancies with responsible department managers
* Review coding of all invoices for legitimacy and accuracy
* Ensure accuracy of entries to the correct general ledger account. Ensure penalties for late payment are not incurred
* Review weekly supplier statements for delinquent/outstanding items and follow up for resolution. Reconcile vendor statements to over-due invoices
* Complete cheque runs for payment to suppliers in a timely and accurate fashion
* Review all expense reports submitted for reimbursement and ensure proper supporting documentation, authorization and coding before processing
* Reconcile and book monthly VISA expenses entries in GL
* Update and maintain vendor information in the accounting system, maintain payable files
* Effectively manage all payables communication with suppliers in a prompt and accurate fashion
* Continue reviewing and assessing and gaps in the payment process for continuous improvement purposes
* Preparation of annual rental fee increase notifications and resident receipts (letters) for allowable Canada Revenue Agency attendant care expense deductions available to residents
* Assist in account analysis and account coding
* Ensure entries are keyed to the correct general ledger account
* Work with external auditors
*Payroll*
* Backup for Payroll
* Enter bi-weekly payroll journal and ensure accuracy, work with payroll if there are any discrepancies
*QUALIFICATIONS*
* Diploma or degree in accounting or equivalent
* Minimum of two (2) years? experience in accounting, including full-cycle accounting & payroll processing
* Advanced skill with Microsoft Excel with the ability to use formulas, pivot tables and other advanced functions
* Intermediate to Advanced computer literacy of Microsoft Office, Word, Access, outlook and SAGE 300
* Strong organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure
* Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and bookkeeping principles and procedures
*COMPETENCIES*
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LocationEdmonton, AB
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$40,000 to $45,000YEAR annually
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Terms of employment
Part time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
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