Title: Accountant - Term
Location: 1645 Inkster Blvd, Winnipeg MB R2x2W7

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Member Accounting Department, the successful incumbent is responsible for the preparation of monthly and year-end financial statements of assigned Member Co-operatives. In addition, the person will provide day-to-day support to Co-op staff in recording of transactions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare timely financial statements that present fairly the financial position of assigned Co-operatives. Due dates are set by the department.
• Ensure reports required from the Co-operatives for the monthly financial statements preparation are done by the Co-op and received on time.
• Maintain complete working papers (electronic when possible), and necessary back-up documentation.
• Analyze and review financial statements for reasonableness. Ensure balances are correct and information is complete.
• Prepare year-end financial statements with supporting working papers and back-ups, ready for review by the outside accountants.
• Assist outside accountants during their review of year-end financial statements.
• Prepare preliminary analysis reports.
• Recommend internal control procedures needed at the Co-operative.
• Provide accounting support to co-operative staff including Quasar support.
• Monitor and review Co-operatives transactions for errors or discrepancies.
• Monitor and follow up inventory count schedules and cut-off.
• Monitor and enforce inventory count policy through MMS.
• Assist in Co-op Manager’s training on Quasar accounting and reporting.
• Attend to Co-ops queries from government agencies as to GST remittances, Corporate taxes and Statistics Canada.
• Prepare and submit reports required by the department.
• Travel maybe required.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Post secondary education in Commerce/Business with a major in Accounting. Enrolled in and working towards completion of a professional accounting designation;
• Experience with accounting and financial analysis in a computerized environment;
• Proficient in the preparation of monthly financial statements and maintenance of electronic working papers;
• Proficient in accounting and/or auditing and strong understanding of accounting principles;
• Proficiency in using accounting software programs i.e. ACCPAC, Microsoft Office Suite and some POS system;
• Proficient in developing and analyzing financial data;
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment;
• Ability to work within the budgeted time and meet deadlines;
• Strong time management skills and ability to multitask;
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail;
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Highly organized and efficient;
• Ability to travel as required;
• Proven commitment to personal growth and development.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months

Salary: $4,207.00-$4,950.00 per month

Application question(s):

• Do you have Post secondary education in Commerce/Business with a major in Accounting?
• Are you proficient in accounting and/or auditing and strong understanding of accounting principles?
• Do you have Proficiency in using accounting software programs i.e. ACCPAC system?
• Are you currently enrolled in and working towards completion of a professional accounting designation?

Work Location: In person

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