general accountant
Posted on
September 05, 2024
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Employer details
APEGA
Job details
*Want to be part of a team that makes a difference? Come be part of the change.*
Since 1920, APEGA has been regulating the practices of engineering and geoscience to serve the public interest in Alberta. We are looking for energetic people who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and challenging environment. You are committed to serving the community with integrity, accountability, and innovation, and capable of delivering exceptional service. If you reflect these values, have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to make a difference through your work, and are passionate about acting in the best interest of public safety ? then come be a part of our diverse and inclusive team!
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director, Finance, the General Accountant is responsible for the timely and accurate delivery of finance and accounting services including reporting, analysis, monitoring controls and performance and developing policies and procedures in accordance with applicable accounting standards, legislation, regulations, and best practices. This includes monthly/quarterly and annual reporting, supporting budgeting and forecasting, developing, and enforcing policies and procedures, and supporting the Finance department in the achievement of the objectives and delivery of finance services.
*Responsibilities*
* Support the on-going maintenance of key financial documentation including the General Ledger and Subsidiary Ledgers; the Chart of accounts, reporting trees, financial reporting templates and supporting schedules/documentation.
* Support the administration and coordination of full cycle accounting and financial processes including month end, quarter end, and year end reporting; monthly reconciliations for AR, and AP and facilitating all audit processes.
* Complete monthly bank reconciliations and supporting schedules.
* Complete all monthly/quarterly/annual recurring and adjusting journal entries.
* Support in monthly reconciliations for various general ledger accounts such as clearing accounts, receivables and accruals.
* Develop and maintain accumulated surplus and other reserve frameworks.
* Complete regulatory filings and remittances to comply with provincial and federal government requirements (excluding payroll deductions).
* Provide support in the preparation of Financial Statements and assist in the development of standard internal reporting practices to support management in the analysis and evaluation of financial information.
* Maintain all financial supporting schedules such as cash, rent, prepaids, investments, capital asset, depreciation/amortization, accruals, and lease inducements.
* Reconcile the RBC VISA corporate cards (outstanding transactions, recording annual fees and overlimit fees.
* Support the development and maintenance of financial controls, budgets and forecast processes.
* Manage budgets, forecasts and reporting of assigned departments under Finance Business Partnership.
* Manage branch financial results in monthly/quarterly/annual financial information and review APEGA branch operations for compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
* Develop and update applicable policies and procedures for the standardization of APEGA?s financial practices and the alignment of the practices to industry standards.
* Use financial control measures to identify and monitor standards and performance and identify operational gaps.
* Identify opportunities for automating manual process to improve efficiency and recommending new features for system enhancement.
* Actively participate in the development and implementation of Finance Initiatives.
* Actively collaborate with the development, preparation, and documentation of cash management strategies.
* Application of key initiatives that support the organization?s financial sustainability, effectiveness, and operational efficiency, as approved by Director, Finance
* Keep current with relevant developments and trends in the accounting profession, including upda
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LocationEdmonton, AB
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Workplace information
On site
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
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