Classification: Accounting Clerk
Compensation: $65000.00 to $85000.00 yearly
Robert Half is seeking an experienced Accountant for a Non for Profit client who is working remote indefinitely. This is a full time/permanent position located in the Ottawa region.
Advantages and why you should apply:
-Competitive salary.
-Full benefits, RRSP with a match program.
-3 weeks vacation and 15 sick days.
-Closed during the Christmas holidays.
Responsibilities:
-Post financial information to journals and ledgers
-Perform general accounting tasks, such as G/L account reconciliation and month-end closing, and other ad hoc projects
-Handle accounts payable tasks: vendor invoices and disbursement filing, A/P invoice matching & filing
-Utilize a number of sources to create statements and reports
-Resolve discrepancies by examining possible sources of disagreement, recreating likely actions, and identifying the effect on other accounts; generate correction documents as required
-Use knowledge of expenditure codes and accounting codes to accurately code documents
-Process daily invoices/credit, apply cash receipts, and help with collection of past due balances to support Accounts Receivable
-Complete other related duties and assist with special projects as needed
-Review general ledger accounts, prepare journal entries, prepare adjusting journal entries
-Perform account analysis & reconciliations
-Maintain general ledger chart of accounts
-Monthly, quarterly & yearly entries & accruals (ie: Prepaids, Fixed Assets etc.)
-Review customer billing before it leaves the office
-Government corporate filings
-Assist with monthly/quarterly reporting to financial institutions
-Accounting for related holding companies and investment companies
-Aid in the year end compilation and analysis of financial information.
-Any other related duties as required
Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field is required
-Familiarity with Quickbooks and Microsoft Suite
-Previous experience working in a not-for-profit environment an asset
-Proven organizational skills and the ability to maintain precise records
-Exceptional time management, communication, and problem-solving skills
-Ability to maintain confidentiality
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