junior accountant
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October 31, 2024
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Wood Buffalo Housing & Development Company
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*TEMPORARY FULL-TIME JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT*
*FOR APPROXIMATELY 12 MONTHS*
*POSITION OVERVIEW:*
Reporting to the Finance Manager, this position will contribute to the effective and efficient workings of the finance department by providing financial information and executing daily tasks with a strong attention to detail. The successful candidate for this position will have a strong knowledge of accounting and must be team orientated and have a positive and confident personality with a high degree of ethical soundness.
*RESPONSIBILITIES: *
· Prepare journal entries as required, including accruals and entries provided by the accountant, monthly reconciliations
· Review and processing of visa reconciliations, security deposit refunds, manual cheques, and variance of vendors on automatic withdrawal
· Preparation of adhoc reports and supporting schedules as required
· Maintains accounting controls by following policies and procedures
· Assisting with month end and year end duties as required
· Assist in the review and documentation of business processes and procedures
· Participate and assist in annual financial audit
· Review of payables from entry to approval
· Replace/assist other accounting staff as required
· Provide coverage for Accounting Clerk(s) for any time off to ensure daily/monthly deadlines are met.
· Oversight and support for Tenant Accounts Receivable, processing receipts, charge batches, etc.
· Analysis of Tenant Receivables and reporting monthly to provide information to the Manager of Finance and property management team with the objective of minimizing tenant arrears. Preparation of information when required to be sent to collection as per corporate policy
· Respond to inquiries from customers and property management team; maintain good relations with each group, problem solving. Work together with property management team to ensure accuracy and efficiency in processes and ensure timely information flow
· Responsible for checking, balancing and reconciling Tenant Accounts Receivable, Tenant Security Deposits and prepaid rent monthly
· Plan, organize and manage own workload to ensure contribution to the company?s monthly financial reporting process is achieved in a timely and accurate manner
· Organize and maintain appropriate files and customer information
· Filing and records retention, as required
· Other related duties and special projects as required
*QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:*
*Education and Experience*
* Post-Secondary Education, Accounting or Finance
* 2-4 years accounting experience
* Combination of education and experience suitable to the employer may be accepted
*Skills *
* Detail oriented with effective problem-solving skills, ability to show initiative, accountability and respond effectively to changing priorities and demands
* Good level of competence in Excel, Word, and Outlook
* Demonstrated skills in organization, communication, interpersonal, analytical and team membership with the ability to prioritize conflicting demands in a deadline orientated environment requiring persistence and a high degree of personal judgment and accountability
· Proven ability to work with limited supervision and use creative thinking in various functions within the job
· Ability to work well with others to ensure the success of the finance team as a whole
* Must provide a criminal record check for review and acceptance.
* Must provide proof of vaccination for Covid-19.
*WORKING CONDITIONS: *
· Normal office conditions and regular hours of work
· Evenings and weekends as required
*SALARY: *
*$44.49 per hour \*\* *
We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
\*\*Cost of Living Allowance of $480 bi-weekly included in rate of pay and is based on full-time hours worked.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $44.49 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Education:
* DCS
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LocationFort McMurray, AB
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$44.49HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Full time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
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