Accounting Generalist — 15-Month Contract

Children's Aid Society of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry; Canada; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Aid Society of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry is seeking an Accounting Generalist on a 15-month contract. You will process vendor invoices, manage payments, and maintain client/vendor files while ensuring timely disbursements and strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

The role requires solid GAAP knowledge, proficiency with computerized accounting software, and advanced Excel skills. Collaboration with a Finance Manager is essential as you support audits and financial controls.

Qualifications

• Minimum College Diploma in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent).
• 1-3 years accounts payable or general accounting experience.
• Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy and analytical thinking required.
• Ability to problem solve, troubleshoot, and use critical thinking skills required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively in a team atmosphere, with clients, vendors, and all levels of management.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet departmental deadlines.
• Positive and solutions-focused personality.

Responsibilities

• Processing of vendor invoices and prepare and process electronic transfers and payments.
• Handling client and vendor queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Create and maintain accurate client and vendor files.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations and reporting as assigned.
• Update and maintain various tracking systems, spreadsheets and reports.
• Receive, research, and resolve a variety of internal and external inquiries including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to appropriate persons.
• File, maintain, and distribute accounting documents, records, and reports.
• Maintain the confidentiality of client information as per legislation.
• Maintaining accurate journals, ledgers, and books of account, including the preparation of general journal entries when required.
• Preparation and reconciliation of G/L accounts.
• Assist with process/procedure creation, maintenance, and improvement.
• Assist with preparation and coordination of the audit process.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures.
• Application and discharge of government benefits for children/youth.
• Monitoring and reconciling Fund balances as required.
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Finance Manager.

Skills

Excel

Pivot Tables

Power Pivot

Power Query

Office365

Accounting software

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

College Diploma in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Children's Aid Society of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry is seeking an Accounting Generalist on a 15-month contract. You will process vendor invoices, manage payments, and maintain client/vendor files while ensuring timely disbursements and strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

The role requires solid GAAP knowledge, proficiency with computerized accounting software, and advanced Excel skills. Collaboration with a Finance Manager is essential as you support audits and financial controls.