General Accountant - 6 Month Contract
- Mississauga, ON, Canada
$26 to $32 CAD / hour · Contract
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Job details
- Pay
- $26 to $32 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Contract
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
About the opportunity:
- Perform daily accounting duties, including monitoring cash balances, posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial analysis.
- Responsible for the monthly close process for assigned areas, and the preparation of internal, external financial reports and other analyses/financial management reports ---Full ownership of assigned account recs with deep understanding of underlying transactions and ending balances change drivers
- Prepare EFT/wire transfers in strict compliance with the electronic payment policy ---Responsible for monitoring cash flow and compliance with bank requirements, including the preparation of weekly cash flow forecasts
- Act as key finance liaison with the clubs, supporting them in accurate and timely completion of cash reconciliations and other accounting/finance activities
- Able to perform all AP tasks (30-40 Invoices a week)
- Assist with special projects as assigned.
- Comply with internal controls, accounting policies, and other financial policies.
About you:
- 5+ years performing full-cycle accounting
- Strong communication skills
- Intermediate Excel Skills
This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present you as a candidate for the foregoing position. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if one is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco by Highspring respects your privacy and is committed to providing transparent notice of our policies in English here and in French here. Additionally, the company uses AI to perform preliminary screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client’s use of AI products in hiring.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
Having said that Vaco by Highspring believes that the salary range referenced reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).
More about this job
Responsibilities
Manage daily accounting activities, assigned account reconciliations, monthly close, financial reporting, and cash flow monitoring, including weekly forecasts and compliant electronic payments. Support clubs with cash reconciliations, process accounts payable invoices, maintain compliance with financial policies and controls, and assist with special projects.
Requirements
Requires at least five years of full-cycle accounting experience, strong communication skills, and intermediate Excel skills. Candidates must reside in the Greater Toronto Area and be authorized to work in Canada.
Skills
- Full-Cycle Accounting
- Cash Monitoring
- Journal Entries
- Account Reconciliation
- Financial Analysis
- Monthly Close
- Financial Reporting
- Cash Flow Forecasting
- Electronic Funds Transfers
- Wire Transfers
- Accounts Payable
- Excel
- Internal Controls
- Communication
Benefits
- Medical Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Retirement Benefits
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
Keywords
- Full-Cycle Accounting
- Cash Balances
- Journal Entries
- Account Reconciliation
- Monthly Close
- Financial Analysis
- Internal Financial Reports
- External Financial Reports
- Cash Flow Forecasts
- Electronic Funds Transfers
- Wire Transfers
- Electronic Payment Policy
- Bank Requirements
- Club Finance Support
- Accounts Payable
- Invoices
- Internal Controls
- Accounting Policies
- Financial Policies
- Excel