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Accountant - 12 Month Contract (Closed)

ARE YOU SEEKING AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY? Our client is looking for an individual who is currently pursuing their professional designation to join their team for a 6 month contract.

Accountant - 6 Month Contract

Reporting to the Director, Finance & Corporate Services the Accountant will work closely with the finance team to ensure all accounting entries and transactions are accurate and completed in a timely manner, as well as assist the Director in improving finance processes, procedures and internal controls.

About the Opportunity

• Work closely with the Financial Analyst and Director, Finance and Corporate Services
• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payables and receivables entries
• Prepare and post all General Ledger entries
• Produce accounting reports and present their results to the Director
• Along with the Financial Analyst, review the company’s financial information and assist in summarizing the results and status
• Identify financial or accounting errors and recommend appropriate corrections
• Participate in setting financial standards and in the forecasting process
• Prepare the organization’s financial statements
• Prepare the GST/PST monthly returns
• Assist with financial audits and the preparation of the organization’s tax returns
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Prepare the annual Charity Return for the company
• Other duties as assigned by the Director, Finance and Corporate Services
• Perform full accounting cycle for the Foundation
• Prepare tax receipts for Foundation donors
• Communicate with the Foundation Board of Directors and volunteers
• Prepares reports and schedules, when required
• Perform month end process for the Foundation and the organization
• Maintain continuity schedules
• Provide assistance during quarter-ends, year-ends, and audits
• Assist during the budget process
• HST Filing and Reporting
• Prepare the annual Charity Return for the Foundation
• Assist the Financial Analyst with ministry reporting and submission as per the respective schedule and deadlines
• Review sub-ledger entries and bank reconciliation
• Adjust and correct entries, as required
• Other duties as assigned by the Director, Finance and Corporate Services

About You

• Successful completion of postsecondary education (Bachelor degree preferred)
• CPA in Progress
• Minimum of three (3) years accounting experience, preferably in ministry funded organization
• Experience working in the not-for-profit sector including hospital/health care setting an asset
• The equivalent combination of education and experience
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and practices
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Familiarity with financial statement preparation
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Hands-on experience with an accounting software package (Sage/ACCPAC is an asset)
• Advanced MS Excel skills (VLookups and pivot tables in particular)
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• Demonstrated communication (verbal/written/listening) skills with the ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy, decision-making, and analytical/problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with diverse teams and stakeholders on common issues and objectives

Pay Rate

$20 - $25/hour

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please note that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #22970.

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.

About Lannick

Lannick is the premier professional recruitment and staffing firm in the Greater Toronto Area. Founded in 1985, Lannick provides best-in-class finance, accounting and technology professionals at all roles and levels through its three divisions: Lannick Finance & Accounting, Pro Count Staffing and Lannick Technology. Lannick places more than 1,000 candidates annually and is a preferred vendor for Canada’s most successful organizations. Learn more at www.lannick.com.