Looking to join a creative, engaging team of professionals? Located in Davenport Village, Hellenic Home for the Aged Inc., is an outstanding 'Home away from Home' providing personalized quality care and services to the residents and tenants of our community.

Job Description - Senior Accountant

Position Summary:

• Reporting to the CFO, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for transactional accounting activities, which include fixed assets, GL, cash accounting, A/P, A/R, and payroll. You will also liaise with outside auditors, report on monthly operating results, prepare monthly financial package, assist with forecasting, monitor and assess internal controls, prepare Ministry reports, coordinate month end close, CRA compliance and reporting and other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• CPA designation required or near completion
• A minimum of five years of experience in a financial environment, preferably in a fully integrated, computerized health care setting.
• an accounting or financial statement analysis role.
• Strong knowledge of the accounting cycle and accounting theory
• Highly developed analytical skills, as demonstrated with previous job responsibilities
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Work well under pressure and use good judgment and good aptitude for understanding journal entries and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Detail oriented with the ability to demonstrate a high level of accuracy
• Energetic self-starter with strong organizational skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks, set priorities and manage workflow effectively and efficiently
• Strong work ethic and high standards of professional and personal integrity
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, management and external clients; strong enthusiasm for change
• Knowledge of budget preparation, fiscal internal controls, preparation of financial reports/submissions and monitoring of revenues/expenditures experience with selection, implementation development and use of computerized accounting/spreadsheet/word processing/database systems
• Knowledge of housing and health care legislation
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervisory experience with the ability to work well with others in a team environment
• Proficient in Excel and Word
• Knowledge of accounting procedures and internal control processes
• Prior experience with Sage 300, or other ERP systems would be an asset

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Process journal entries, which are results of daily/weekly/monthly transactions

- Reconcile monthly bank and accounts, month-end close, balance sheet accounts and following up on any outstanding items

- Variance analysis

- Prepare lead sheets for financial statements

- Respond to audit and other financial queries from external auditors and government representatives

- Provide accounting and reporting support of construction project.

- Prepare monthly capital cost schedules

- AR sub-ledger and following up with clients on outstanding invoices

- Responsible for reconciliation of trust accounts and accrued expenses

- Knowledge of budget preparation, fiscal internal controls, preparation of financial reports/submissions and monitoring of revenues/expenditures

- Facilitate budgeting, audit and internal control functions in co-operation with accounting staff and management

- Direct and supervise accounting functions including accounts payable, resident accounting and payroll

- Perform assigned analyses, including preparation of monthly financial statements and related analyses

- Provide primary accounting support to corporate office staff; and

- Provide planning, implementation and monitoring support for accounting related projects

- Other duties as required

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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