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Description

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, the Accounts Officer is an integral part of the Finance team. Working closely with other members of the finance team, second level Managers and community Health Directors, this position is responsible for the development and provision of accurate, timely and appropriate financial data to allow efficient completion of financial and operational reports to management and staff within the organization as well as various government departments and agencies.

Education:
Relevant diploma or university degree and/or four years successful completion towards a professional accounting designation

Skills:
- Strong working knowledge of CICA Handbook, GAAP and program/fund accounting
- Computer literacy in SAGE module and/or other accounting systems and spreadsheet software
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan and prioritize
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Duties:
- Prepare and format monthly and interim financial statements within SAGE Financial Reporter
- Prepare and maintain operational and program budgets
- Prepare and enter journal entries
- Monthly bank reconciliations
- Maintain spreadsheets to track expenditures, trends, etc.
- Payroll (process employee pay, update employee profiles, prepare biweekly payroll journal entry)
- Check accounts payable data entry for accuracy
- Provide guidance to off-site admin staff (ie. processing purchase order requests)
- Monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
- Assist in the preparation of external audit working papers