General Accountant

Job title: General Accountant

Job description: Our client, a non-profit corporation working in sphere of social intervention and located at Square Victoria metro station, wishes to join its team a general accountant who will report to the Executive Director.

Summary of Responsibilities

In collaboration and under the supervision of the Director of Administrative Services:
-Direct the work, encourage and motivate the staff of the activities of the service that will be delegated to him/her
-Manage the activities under his/her responsibility in order to ensure their harmonious integration with all activities
-Monitor the activities under his/her responsibility and ensure that they comply with the organization’s policies and regulations, its directions and priorities as well as appropriate standards of efficiency and productivity
-Give advice in his/her field of expertise as well as on the orientations and policies of the organization
-Represent the organization to external interlocutors in the course of his/her duties and ensure that its written and verbal communications give it a positive image
-Ensure the judicious use of the material and human resources entrusted to him/ her, reports on their use and, if necessary, recommend appropriate changes in their allocation

In support of the Director of Administrative Services, the incumbent could be entrusted with the following mandates:

Finance and administration
-Prepare monthly and annual financial statements
-Provide financial reports and analysis enabling the Director of Administrative Services to make appropriate decisions and respond to requests from the Board of Directors
-Manage and track the budget process
-Ensure that the financial management structure corresponds to the needs of the organization
-Coordinate the preparation and dissemination of financial information (annual statement, monthly and annual reports, etc.)
-Conduct internal controls to ensure compliance in all business processes
-Prepare the various documents relevant to the auditor’s visit
-Ensure that the accounting process complies with generally accepted standards
-Alert and report to management of any situation that could affect the organization and/or its financial integrity

Other responsibilities
-Oversee the payroll process
-Manage the organization’s obligations with regard to the various required reports and data to be provided periodically to governments or other responsible authorities
-Update management and/or human resources policies/procedures
-Act as a resource person with the building manager
-Any other related task

Requirements and experience
-Bachelor of Business Administration, specialization in Accounting or Finance
-Minimum of 3 years of experience in a financial and administrative management role.
-Knowledge of the IT tools necessary for the execution of the tasks assigned to him/her and which are necessary for the proper management of the organization:
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Acomba (accounting software) – advanced level
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FileMaker Pro (database management software) – an asset
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Office suite (Word and Excel)
-Fluency in written and spoken French (English an asset)

Required skills
-Knowledge and expertise in Canadian and Quebec public accounting
-Excellent understanding of issues as well as accounting and financial principles and models
-In-depth knowledge of financial practices and controls
-Personal knowledge or philosophy compatible with self-help movements

Other required skills
-Attention to detail
-Respect of deadlines
-Teamwork
-Ability to supervise and delegate
-Ability to plan and organize work
-Ability to analyze and synthesize
-Reasoning and decision-making
-Stress management

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As an equal opportunity employer, Personnel Alter Ego values diversity in its workforce and seeks to ensure all groups remain fairly represented. Candidates must have the legal right to work in Canada.

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