SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Corporate Services, the General Accountant assists in all technical functions in the preparation of financial models, organizational budgets, grant applications and reporting to third party donors. This role will also be responsible for supporting the financial system through the development and maintenance of financial reports and complying with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial statements.

DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: General Accountant
PROGRAM: Finance and Corporate Services
POSITION TYPE: Permanent, Full-time
HOURS OF WORK: 37.5 hours per week

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Minimum of three years of progressive accounting experience.
• University degree with a major in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience in grant reporting to various agencies including: AHS, AGLC, Government of Canada and other external stakeholder organizations.
• Proficiency in Quick Books Online (QBO) accounting software and financial management systems.
• Strong technical acumen using IFRS and Canadian GAAP.
• Ability to implement strong accounting processes and streamline inefficiencies.
• Significant experience with financial statement preparation and disclosure.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think creatively in order to find new solutions.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proven ability to interact effectively with peers and senior leaders.

Reconciliations

• Analyze financial information and prepare balance sheets.
• Resolve account payable and receivable issues or queries.
• Accurately perform daily reconciliations of cash, cheque, and credit card transactions.
• Assist in financial and tax audits, and general ledger preparation.
• Develop monthly financial statements that include cash flow, profit and loss statements, and balance sheets.
• Complete end of month close procedures.
• Posting journal entries, updating financial statements, maintaining accounts receivable and accounts payable, and preparing financial reports.

Budget Preparation

• Assist in the preparation of grant reports to funders in conjunction with Fund Development.
• Track all restricted funding programs to monitor spending and ensure funds are spent in accordance with funding agreements.
• Coordinate with management and staff to help prepare budgets.
• Assist in the preparation of the organizational budget and financial models to support the business planning process.

Financial Accounting, Budgeting and Reporting

• Maintain an understanding of the financial operations within each department.
• Assist with the effective communication of timely and accurate financial statements and reports that are appropriate for the users and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Prepare reconciliations for balance sheet and other general ledger accounts including deferred revenue.
• Assist in the processing of accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Manage the monthly preparation of corporate credit card statements and recording them in the GL.
• Process employee expense reimbursement claims.
• Assist in maintaining accounting documents and electronic files.
• Assist in the preparation of the organizations cash-flow report and long-term financial forecast.
• Prepare reports for grant funders including but not limited to Alberta Health Services, City of Calgary, Government of Canada, etc.
• Assist in the preparation of reports on key financial performance metrics, SROI, and benchmarking for internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports as required to support the organization’s decision making.
• Identify trends and recommend actions for improvement based on sound analysis.