Tasks & Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director, Finance and a member of the bargaining unit Unifor Local 191, the Accountant will participate in the year-end, month end, and day to day deliverables of the accounting/finance and audit team. He/she will also:
- Record funds received, prepare bank deposits, reconcile bank and general ledger accounts and analysis.
- Prepare:
- payment vouchers including payments to suppliers and agencies.
- invoices for miscellaneous receivables and monitor collections.
- capital purchase orders and amortization schedules.
- Statistical reports and analysis as required, including annual tax return.
- Provide support, as required, with the preparation of monthly financial statements, year-end files and working papers, and the annual budget.
- Assist others in the finance department by performing other duties as assigned including processing of pledge collections and donor services.
- Participate in monthly department or team meetings.
Qualifications:
You are a value-driven team player who possesses the following attributes:
- Formal education in accounting through enrollment in a recognized program such as CGA, CA, or CMA or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Three to five years accounting experience in a computerized environment including hands-on responsibility for all aspects of accounting and financial reporting.
- Knowledge of financial accounting principles and GAAP, and internal control systems.
- Exceptional organizational skills, with particular attention to detail.
- Working knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office (especially excel spreadsheets) and accounting software (Great Plains) would be considered an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information.
- Ability to learn and thrive in a dynamic, fast paced, changing environment and manage several tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to prioritize and work with competing tasks and deadlines.
Qualifications:
Please forward cover letter (indicating the role and where you saw the positionadvertised) and résumé by Monday, January 6, 2014 to:
Cindy Stephenson, Director, Organizational Development
United Way of Winnipeg
580 Main Street. Winnipeg, Manitoba. R3B 1C7
Fax: 204-453-6198 | Email: careers@UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca
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6 Jan 2014
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United Way
Winnipeg Manitoba
Canada