Accountant - Revenue & Receivables

Science North; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time permanent opportunity

Competitive salary starting at $47,300

Annual performance increase

Employee Incentive Plan

Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Pension plan

Membership and discounts

Professional development

Vacation time

Job summary

Science North is seeking an Accountant – Revenue & Accounts Receivable to join our Finance team in Sudbury. Lead AR processes, monitor receivables, and ensure accurate revenue reporting with strong internal controls. Collaborate with internal departments to resolve issues and improve processes.

This full-time role offers a generous benefits package and opportunities for professional development. The position emphasizes accuracy, problem-solving, and a proactive approach to revenue recognition

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related discipline, combined with progressive accounting experience.
• Experience performing account reconciliations, journal entries and month-end accounting activities.
• Experience reconciling and analyzing revenue transactions and applying revenue recognition principles in a multi-source revenue environment will be an asset.
• Proficiency in use of accounting systems and database reporting packages such at Sparkrock and Microsoft 365, in particular Excel.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate discrepancies, identify root causes and recommend practical solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both within teams and autonomously.
• An exceptional level of professionalism, accountability and integrity when handling confidential financial information.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to effectively manage shifting deadlines, evolving accounting standards, and changing organizational requirements in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive approach to identifying improvements and adapting to changing business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounts receivable processes, including invoicing, payment application, account monitoring and collection activities.
• Monitor outstanding receivables, investigate overdue accounts, coordinate collection efforts and resolve customer account discrepancies.
• Reconcile and analyze revenue from various sources, including admissions, onsite businesses, sales, programs and other activities.
• Monitor and reconcile bank deposits, cash receipts and point-of-sale transactions, investigating and Resolving discrepancies.
• Ensure revenue transactions are accurately recorded and recognized in accordance with applicable accounting policies and procedures.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations and supporting schedules as part of the monthly and year-end financial close.
• Analyze revenue trends, identify variances and provide financial information and guidance to support departmental decision-making.
• Maintain effective cash handling, revenue reporting and internal control procedures to safeguard organizational assets.
• Support financial audits, regulatory reporting and other financial reporting requirements.
• Work closely with internal departments to support accurate invoicing, revenue reporting and resolution of accounting issues.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy and operational efficiencies.
• Support the effective use of financial systems, including Sparkrock 365, Microsoft Excel and other revenue-related applications.
• Provide guidance, training and support to team members and departmental staff on accounting procedures and financial controls.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Journal entries

Revenue recognition

Bank reconciliations

Excel

Sparkrock

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

English communication

Education

Degree in accounting or related

Tools

Sparkrock

Microsoft 365

Job description

Accountant – Revenue & Receivables

$47,300 - $57,000 per year, full-time permanent, generous benefits package

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys problem-solving, working with people and improving financial processes? Science North is seeking an Accountant – Revenue & Receivables to join our Finance team. This position plays an important role in leading accounts receivable, ensuring accurate revenue reporting and championing effective financial controls across the organization.

Working collaboratively with internal departments and external clients, you will help ensure financial transactions are accurately recorded, reconciled and reported, while identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies.

This position is based in Sudbury and is not suitable for remote work.

Position Overview

Revenue Accounting & Accounts Receivable

• Lead accounts receivable processes, including invoicing, payment application, account monitoring and collection activities
• Monitor outstanding receivables, investigate overdue accounts, coordinate collection efforts and resolve customer account discrepancies
• Reconcile and analyze revenue from various sources, including admissions, onsite businesses, sales, programs and other activities
• Monitor and reconcile bank deposits, cash receipts and point-of-sale transactions, investigating and resolving discrepancies
• Ensure revenue transactions are accurately recorded and recognized in accordance with applicable accounting policies and procedures

Financial Reporting & Controls

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations and supporting schedules as part of the monthly and year-end financial close
• Analyze revenue trends, identify variances and provide financial information and guidance to support departmental decision-making
• Maintain effective cash handling, revenue reporting and internal control procedures to safeguard organizational assets
• Support financial audits, regulatory reporting and other financial reporting requirements

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with internal departments to support accurate invoicing, revenue reporting and resolution of accounting issues
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy and operational efficiencies
• Support the effective use of financial systems, including Sparkrock 365, Microsoft Excel and other revenue-related applications
• Provide guidance, training and support to team members and departmental staff on accounting procedures and financial controls

What you bring:

• Diploma or degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related discipline, combined with progressive accounting experience
• Experience performing account reconciliations, journal entries and month-end accounting activities
• Experience reconciling and analyzing revenue transactions and applying revenue recognition principles in a multi-source revenue environment will be an asset
• Proficiency in use of accounting systems and database reporting packages such at Sparkrock and Microsoft 365, in particular Excel
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate discrepancies, identify root causes and recommend practical solutions
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both within teams and autonomously
• An exceptional level of professionalism, accountability and integrity when handling confidential financial information
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to effectively manage shifting deadlines, evolving accounting standards, and changing organizational requirements in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive approach to identifying improvements and adapting to changing business needs

Compensation Highlights:

• Full-time permanent opportunity
• Competitive salary starting at $47,300 to $57,000 per year
• Annual performance and merit increase consideration
• Participation in the Science North Employee Incentive Plan
• Flexible work arrangements
• Comprehensive group benefit package including medical, dental, vision, paramedical, life/travel insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, 24/7 telemedicine access, wellness spending account/ onsite physio/chiro services
• Pension plan following one year or continued participation in OTPP
• Science North annual family membership
• Free or discounted admission to other attractions outside Sudbury, Science North facilities and program discounts, fitness membership contribution
• Professional development opportunities
• Minimum 3 weeks vacation with incremental entitlements of one week after 5 and 10 yrs of service

Don't meet every single requirement?At Science North we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

If you have any questions or need more information, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at [e-mail]

Science North is grateful to work with First Nations across Northern Ontario and we give thanks to the Indigenous Peoples who have cared for this land since time immemorial. We pay respect to their traditions, ways of knowing, and acknowledge their many contributions to innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, past and present. We also recognize the Métis Nation of Ontario for their historic and ongoing contributions. Science North commits to deepening engagement, relationships and partnerships in order to advance truth and reconciliation, honour and reflect Indigenous ways of knowing, grow economic opportunities, and collaborate with Indigenous peoples as partners in order to inspire all people to be engaged with science in the world around them.

Science North is a registered charity and agency of the Government of Ontario