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The Accounting Officer will be directly responsible for all aspects of accounting & office administration and will contribute to all areas of operations
This day-to-day management shall include directing and overseeing all department activities and intercommunications regarding accounting/HR/office and operations. This position reports on a day-to-day basis to the Managing Director. The successful candidate will be the initial point of contact for customers and suppliers financial relationships.
Accounting responsibilities include the following;
- prepare and code invoices including matching with receiving slips
- manage invoices relating to assigned A/P including batching and entering
- manage inter-company receivables
- post monthly payables
- reconcile monthly supplier and customer statements
- maintain a master list of utility accounts by property and prepare monthly usage reports
- manage and prepare company payroll
- manage bi-weekly office supply orders and maintain appropriate quantities
- assist with administrative overflow and special projects from other departments as needed
- interactively engage with the company's accounting firm as required
- other projects as required
QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:
Strong organizational and accounting skills, ability to prioritize and multi-task, exceptional customer service skills and effective communication both verbal and written, listening, professionalism, customer focus, ability to work with minimal supervision, experience with Microsoft Suite applications, and Quick Books accounting software an asset, ability to manage, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Additional Skills
- Supervise staff
Accountant Specific Skills
- Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
- Prepare financial statements and reports
- Examine accounting records
- Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure
- Analyze financial documents and reports
Ability to Supervise
- Working groups
- Staff in various areas of responsibility
Work Location Information
- Rural area
- Work from home
- Various locations
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
Security and Safety
- Bondable
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Confidential security clearance
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Windows
- Word processing software
- Spreadsheet software
- Excel
- Electronic mail
- Presentation software
- General office equipment
- Accounting software
- Quick Books
- Human resources software