accounting supervisor

Government of Canada; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Metro Vancouver is seeking an Accounting Specialist to oversee financial records and reporting while training staff in policies. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Excel is required. This role offers a hybrid work environment combining in-person and remote tasks.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of relevant experience in accounting.
• Strong communication skills for training and reporting.
• Knowledge of financial statements and audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Train workers in duties and policies.
• Prepare and submit various reports.
• Coordinate activities with other departments.
• Reconcile accounts and manage receivables/payables.

Skills

Training

Accounting systems improvement

Financial document analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics NAV

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Work setting

• Associations and non profit organizations

Responsibilities

• Train workers in duties and policies
• Prepare and submit reports
• Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
• Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices
• Reconcile accounts
• Prepare trial balance
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Prepare journal entry
• Post journal entries
• Perform administrative tasks
• Manage accounts payable
• Manage accounts receivable
• Examine accounting records
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Prepare reports
• Prepare reports and audit findings
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Assist in the planning and execution of financial statement audits
• Monitor staff performance

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

• Microsoft Dynamics NAV
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint