Junior Accountant

at  COTA Health

ABOUT COTA

Cota is an accredited not-for-profit organization that has been providing community-based support to people living with mental health and cognitive challenges for over 50 years. At present, our wide array of services delivers much needed support to over 4,000 people/year who live with mental health challenges, psychogeriatric mental health conditions, acquired brain injuries, developmental disabilities, dual diagnoses and/or the experience of homelessness. These services include, but are not limited to, case management, supportive housing and adult day program services. A full listing of our services can be viewed on our website at https://cotainspires.ca/
Cota is presently seeking a dynamic and innovative individual to join our amazing team in the capacity of the role outlined within this posting. If you feel you have the skills and qualifications to perform the duties of this role while consistently exemplifying Cota’s values of Hope, Respect, Dedication, Equity, Accountability, Collaboration and Innovation, we would love to hear from you.
Role Overview
The Junior Accountant supports the transactional operations of both the Payroll and Accounting functions and is an integral member of the finance team. This position reports to the Finance Manager.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• The majority of working hours fall within regular business hours. Flexibility is required to ensure reports are generated in accordance with due dates.
• Hybrid working environment includes being on site one (1) to two (2) days per week.
  Application Details
  Please forward a cover letter and your current resume on or before December 2nd, 2023 by 4pm with the reference Job Posting EX328.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for coding invoices and ensuring proper authorization is obtained.
• Update tracking sheets and client financial data base ensuring accuracy of information.
• Assist with processing payment of all invoices.
• Process the electronic funds transfer of vendor payments.
• Reconcile accounts payable subsidiary and general ledger control accounts and prepare the required journal entries.
• Prepare Accounts Receivable Sales invoices.
• Assist in the month-end financial statement process and prepare analysis as required on various general ledger accounts, including bank reconciliation, accounts payable, accruals, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare and update accounts payable procedures documentation.
• Assist in preparing the GST/HST returns.
• Delivers monetary deposits to the bank.
• Ensures all supporting accounts payable documents are filed correctly.
• Assists the other members of the Finance team with other projects as required.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Observes Cota and Divisional rules and regulations, policies, procedures, practices and current legislation, in particular, the Human Rights Code.
• Complies with all Health and Safety policies and procedures to ensure every reasonable precaution is taken for the protection of workers and clients and that health and safety concerns or incidents are responded to promptly.
• Works cooperatively and constructively with other members of the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Ensures confidentiality of client, employee and Cota information is maintained at all times.
• Undertakes other related and/or delegated duties.