Accounting Officer – General Accounting, Restricted Fund and Deposit

Job title: Accounting Officer – General Accounting, Restricted Fund and Deposit

Job description: TITLE: Accounting Officer – General Accounting, Restricted Fund and Deposit

DIVISION: Finance

SALARY: Temporary Support, Payband F, $28.28 – $32.78 per hour (35 hours per week)

LOCATION: 230 Richmond Street

STATUS: Temporary Support

EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately – April 14, 2023

At George Brown College, we are committed to maintaining safe learning, working, and living environments for all members of our community. For our latest updates related to COVID-19, please visit – .

Land Acknowledgement

George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other.

At George Brown College, we have established a reputation for equipping our students with the skills, industry experience and credentials to pursue the careers of their choice. As employees, we are committed to creating an enriching learning community for our students, delivering excellence in what we do, holding ourselves accountable for our work and demonstrating diversity and respect for one another.

What responsibilities will you have in this role?

• Analyse and reconciles on a monthly basis the College’s U.S., and Manual Payroll cheques bank accounts.

• Reviews the request of new restricted fund account, setup new GL fund account and keep the records of permanent documents.
• Checks to ensure deposits and withdrawal transactions follow proper policies and procedures and have adequate supporting documentation.
• Contacts bank and other departments on outstanding bank reconciliation items and international student fees,
• Reviews incoming interac email transfers deposits, prepares bank deposits of cheques and record accounting entry to FAST.
• Analysis and reconcile on a monthly basis of all College endowment and restricted fund accounts.
• Review and assess the requirement of certification of donation, record donations and issue donation receipts as per CRA guidelines.
• Reviews, verifies, Input daily, weekly and monthly journal entries to FAST.
• Responsible for preparing bank deposits for all monies received for all campuses.
• Prepares journal entries related to bank deposits.
• Reviews daily incoming USD wire transfers to assist Accounts Receivable, International Centre and Distance Education departments in timely posting of payments received from students and vendors.
• Reconciles liquidation of all College petty cash and cash floats, and input transactions to FAST.
• Reviews, verifies, decides on cheques validity in Scotiabank daily ECS report.
• Leads the process improvement in processing of internal expense/revenue transfers to Millennium FAST JV system to enhance and digitalized Financial Services operations.
• Back up in the posting of payroll entries, analysis and posting of residence and investment JVs in FAST.
• Additional duties taken on as new technologies and/or systems are adopted by the College.
• Other duties as assigned.

What qualifications do you need for this role?

• Three year Diploma or Degree or equivalent from a recognized post secondary institution in Accounting.
• Completion or enrollment in a recognized accounting designation (i.e., CPA) or similar accounting designation.
• Minimum three years of experience working with computerized accounting systems; specific experience preparing and maintaining bank deposits and reconciliation.
• Advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including analyzing and developing Excel for data manipulation with knowledge of Access.
• Demonstrated proficiency and in depth understanding of Banner Finance, understanding of College’s year-end processes and accounting procedures.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, customer service and problem-solving skills to deal with students, staff, external stakeholders, department heads or budget holders/managers.
• Ability to provide guidance and training to others, i.e., Financial Services staff.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to cope under pressure associated with the management of numerous high-volume tasks in a busy service environment; high level of analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Combination of superior written and verbal communication skills and strong numerical abilities.
• Effective ability to interact with others and deal with situations in ways that respect diverse backgrounds, experience, and styles.
• Strong work ethic demonstrated in previous roles with a commitment to delivering excellent service to others as this is key in supporting the success of our students and our College.
• Highly creative, innovative, proactive and team orientated.
• Strong organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills; along with experience dealing with complex issues are required.
• Flexibility in adapting to change and in participating in consultative decision-making processes.

Hours of Work: 9:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Ability to work overtime at peak periods
Interview process may consist of a practical skills component.

NOTES:

• If employed currently or previously employed at GBC, please log into Cornerstone with your employee account.
• Please ensure your resume highlights all relevant education, training and experience that are applicable to the minimum qualifications for this role.
• The College requires proof of degrees, credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews.

Closing: Open until filled

George Brown College is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment. We encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities. George Brown College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The Human Resources representative responsible for the recruitment for this position will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. Candidates who require accommodation in the interview process may contact and all information received will be addressed confidentially.

As a unionized workplace, we support our internal employees by providing first consideration to qualified applications as set out in the Collective Agreement.

For information on George Brown College, please visit our website at .

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