General Accounting Officer

Queen's University; Kingston; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen's University is seeking a General Accounting Officer who will ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulations. This role involves overseeing financial transactions, preparing financial forecasts, and directing the work of other staff. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in finance, demonstrate leadership capabilities, and show commitment to equity and inclusion in their professional endeavors.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in financial management and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive information discreetly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of financial statements and statutory filings.
• Manage team and departmental financial processes.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and internal controls.

Skills

Financial stewardship

Financial reporting

Budget management

Audit oversight

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

A Brief OverviewReporting to the Manager, General Accounting, the General Accounting Officer ensures accurate recording of the University's financial transactions with a focus on PCI compliance, Accounts Receivable (including student collections), and GST/HST tax reporting. This role provides expertise in financial stewardship, overseeing credit card merchant accounts, managing overdue receivables, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations.The incumbent performs financial transaction processing, account management, and leads project initiatives to improve financial operations. Handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion is essential. Committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigenization, the Officer builds strong stakeholder relationships.The following paragraph outlines a minor component of the role and will not be its primary focus.This position administers complex financial responsibilities in support of the department's operating, capital, ancillary, endowment, and joint venture funds. This position oversees the overall integrity of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting processes, personnel cost reconciliations and forecasts, capital project financial oversight and financial statement preparation. This position directs, allocates and supervises the work of other staff.

What you will do

• Oversees, creates, and generates appropriate and relevant financial management reports and analyses through the preparation of financial statements, reports, income tax returns and statutory filings.

• Confirms expenses are valid and accurate, prepares journal entries, and obtains documentation.

• Prepares monthly financial forecasts and financial information packages for each budget.

• Oversees audits and monitors visits conducted by internal and external audit agencies.

• Prepares all working papers and supporting documents to assist the audits.

• Develops and maintains internal controls and financial processes.

• Prepares monthly spending and forecast analyses on projects, and ensures that projects are staying within approved budget.

• Monitors and quantifies effective processes and procedures to minimize departmental financial liability, exposure, and risk.

• Participates in medium and long-term strategic planning for department.

• Directs, allocates, and supervises the work of other staff.

• Other duties as required in support of the department and/or unit.