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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