Intermediate Accountant

Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba / WCB Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Manitoba is seeking an Accountant responsible for various accounting functions, including financial analysis, report preparation, and ensuring compliance with IFRS. The ideal candidate will be actively pursuing their CPA designation and have a minimum of three years of relevant experience. This role offers opportunities for professional development and requires strong analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Reasonable accommodations for individuals with barriers

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing CPA designation.
• Minimum 3 years of full cycle budget/accounting experience.
• Current knowledge of IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Perform various accounting functions including financial analysis and report preparation.
• Oversee vendor contracts and invoicing.
• Ensure adherence to IFRS and Board policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation

Tools

MS Excel

Financial Accounting software

Human Resource Management software

Job description

The Accountant is responsible for a variety of accounting functions relating to the finance and budget processes, including forecasting, analysis, and preparation of reports for management.

Job Duties:

1. Performs a variety of accounting functions, including the reconciliation of general ledger accounts, variance analysis, and forecast preparation.
2. Performs monthly financial analysis by researching budget discrepancies of actual expenses and variance reporting, working with relevant parties to provide explanations.
3. Oversees vendor contracts, statements of work, deliverables, and invoicing, including tracking invoices to deliverables, obtaining approvals, and processing payments.
4. Performs scenario analysis and updates forecasted year-end financial results for major initiatives on a monthly basis or as requested.
5. Prepares and/or develops financial reports and templates to enable consistent, reliable, and effective financial reporting for decision-making by senior finance leaders, the WCB Executive, and the Board of Directors.
6. Performs expense and data analysis and prepares reports for management.
7. Maintains general ledger integrity for operating and capital expenses.
8. Assists in developing, documenting, and implementing financial policies and procedures.
9. Prepares various monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, and ad-hoc financial reports, including FIPPA requests.
10. Performs year-end analysis for external auditors.
11. Ensures accounting practices adhere to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Board policies.
12. Supports corporate initiatives and projects through report preparation.
13. Pursues professional and personal development through continuing education, workshops, seminars, etc.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Actively pursuing the final stages of the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
2. Minimum of three (3) years of full cycle budget/accounting experience, including report preparation, analysis, project accounting, general ledger entry, and complex reconciliations.
3. Current knowledge of IFRS.
4. Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Financial Accounting & Human Resource Management software in a Windows environment.
5. Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations.
6. Effective analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
7. Ability to perform detailed, accurate work.
8. Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly.
9. Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
10. Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
11. Proficiency in both official languages (English & French) is an asset but not required.

Additional Information:

1. The compensation is under review, subject to the outcome of the Joint Job Evaluation process.
2. The WCB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with barriers.
3. A criminal record check and education verification are required for the successful candidate.
4. Competency-based interviewing and/or testing may be used to assess abilities.