CPB Canada Job Board
Accounting Generalist
Children's Aid Society of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry
PDF Version- Location: Cornwall, Ontario
- Date Posted: 2025-05-16
- Close Date: 2025-06-15
Job Description
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: • Processing of vendor invoices, employee expenses • Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments • Handling client and vendor queries in a timely and professional manner • Create and maintain accurate client and vendor files • Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations and reporting • Update and maintain various spreadsheets and reports • Receives, researches, and resolves a variety of internal and external inquiries including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to appropriate persons • Files, maintains, and distributes accounting documents, records, and reports • Maintain the confidentiality of client information GENERAL BOOKKEEPING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Maintaining accurate journals, ledgers, and books of account, including the preparation of general journal entries • Preparation and reconciliation of G/L accounts • Processing month-end journal entries • Financial analysis • Process/procedure creation, maintenance, and improvement • Assist with preparation and coordination of the audit process • Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures • Application and discharge of Child tax benefits, health/dental benefits for children/youth • Monitoring and reconciling Ontario Child Benefit funds • Prepare applications for RESP’s and summarize monies received for deposit into individual child accounts • Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Finance Manager QUALIFICATIONS: • Minimum College Diploma in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent) • 1 - 3 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience • Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy and analytical thinking required • Ability to problem solve, troubleshoot, and use critical thinking skills required • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively in a team atmosphere, with clients, vendors, and all levels of management • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet departmental deadlines • Solutions focused • Positive and energetic personality • Must have a valid driver’s license ESSENTIALS: • Moderate to Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Nested Formulas) • Familiarity with Office365 applications (Outlook, Teams, Planner, Tasks, OneNote, SharePoint) ASSET: • Oracle, Sage 300 ERP, or other Enterprise financial system • Bilingualism SALARY RANGE: • $57,540.00 - $67,593.00 • Commensurate with education and experience.
How to Apply
Please send cover letter and resumé to the attention of Matt Lavallee, HR Specialist at matthew.lavallee@cwcas.ca.