Accountant

Csod; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Globeducate International Schools is seeking an Accountant to support the Controller in delivering timely monthly financial reporting and to record transactions, process accruals, and reconcile accounts.

The successful candidate will possess a degree or diploma in business, finance, or accounting and demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in business, finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum 3+ years accounting experience.
• Knowledge of accepted accounting rules, practices, and reporting requirements.
• Advanced knowledge in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and financial dashboard.
• Experience with QuickBooks or other similar accounting software.
• Ability to extract data from financial systems and manipulate in Excel.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, along with superior attention to details.
• Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting demands.
• High level of integrity and excellent work ethic.
• Ability to work individually as well as part of a team.
• Basic knowledge of accounting systems, budgets, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close and generate financial reports.
• Record transactions, process accruals and adjustments, reconcile accounts.
• Maintain year-end working papers and support audits or reviews.
• Collect, interpret, and report on financial data.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and perform expense analysis.
• Approve EFT payments and ensure timely payment of invoices.
• Maintain documentation trail for all activities.
• Contribute to ad-hoc projects as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree or diploma in business, finance, accounting, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

QuickBooks

Job description

ACCOUNTANT

Globeducate International Schools

Globeducate is one of the world’s leading international K-12 education groups, with a network of schools and educational brands across multiple countries. Our schools are united by a shared commitment to educational excellence, innovation, international mindedness, and the development of students who graduate as global citizens who can shape the world. Colleagues at Globeducate benefit from working within a collaborative international community that values continuous improvement, professional learning and the sharing of best practice across the group.

Job Summary

The Accountant, under the direction of the Controller, will assist in the timely and accurate preparation of the monthly financial reporting package. This role will also record business transactions, process accruals and adjustments and reconcile accounts. The Accountant must possess a degree or diploma in business, finance, accounting, or a related field and can analyse and present numerical data in tables, spreadsheets, and forms.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily functions of the Finance team by preparing general ledger journal entries, generating financial reports, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
• Ensure all month-end financial duties and resulting financial reporting is completed in a timely and accurate manner
• Record all business transactions, process accruals and adjustments, reconcile accounts
• Maintain year-end working papers and spreadsheets, and assist with preparation for any internal or external audits or independent reviews being conducted
• Collect, interpret, and report on financial data
• Correct errors by posting adjusting journal entries.
• Prepare bank reconciliations
• Perform expense analysis of major accounts
• Approve EFT payments for timely payment of invoices
• Maintain an accurate and complete trail of supporting documentation for all activities
• Contribute to team effort by taking on ad-hoc projects as assigned

Competencies

• Accountability
• Attention to Detail
• Communication
• Judgement
• Organization
• Time Management

Working Style & Character Traits

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Solutions-oriented approach and strong problem solving abilities
• Comfortable working in a growing and often fast-paced work environment
• Desire to have an impact and make meaningful contributions to the organization

Essential Skills and Requirements

• Degree or diploma in business, finance, accounting, or a related field
• Minimum 3+ years accounting experience
• Knowledge of accepted accounting rules, practices, and reporting requirements
• Advanced knowledge in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and financial dashboard
• Experience with QuickBooks or other similar accounting software
• Ability to extract data from financial systems and manipulate in Excel
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, along with superior attention to details
• Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting demands
• High level of integrity and excellent work ethic
• Ability to work individually as well as part of a team
• Basic knowledge of accounting systems, budgets, and internal controls

Compensation Range $60,000 - $75,000 Full-Time Onsite

Safeguarding Statement

Globeducate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender status, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check (with barred list where appropriate), checks with past employers, including overseas police checks, online searches and relevant pre-employment safeguarding assessments.