Staff Accountant

Balsam; Town of Bridgewater; Remote; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Balsam is seeking a Staff Accountant to handle all aspects of accounts receivable and maintain accurate financial records. This remote full-time position reports to the Director of Finance and requires a commitment to regular working hours. Candidates should have relevant accounting qualifications, and experience with financial analysis and reporting is essential.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Pension package

Qualifications

• Experience working with detailed spreadsheets and analysis.
• Willingness to comply with financial regulations and policies.
• Experience with payroll systems is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial books and records using QBO.
• Monthly reconciliation of bank and trust accounts.
• Assist in the annual financial audit.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Professional Certificate or Diploma in Accounting

Tools

QBO

ADP

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Balsam

Balsam is seeking a Staff Accountant who is responsible for handling and maintaining all aspects of the account receivables, the accounting duties to maintain programming and assists in other areas of accounting as needed. This position is being offered as a remote position, but must be willing to commit to a regular working schedule and full-time hours. The Staff Accountant is accountable to the Director of Finance for their performance.

What you’ll be doing

• Reporting to Director of Finance on monthly and quarterly financial and reporting requirements.
• Maintaining financial books and records for companies and trust accounts using QBO software including:
• Monthly reconciliation of bank, credit cards and trust accounts
• Oversight of Accounts Payable
• Oversight of Accounts Receivable and monthly billing
• Posting payroll expenses and liabilities bi-weekly from ADP software
• Additional posting and reconciliation tasks as needed
• Assistance in the annual financial audit

We’d love to work with you if you have:

Education and Experience Required:

• Professional Certificate or Diploma in accounting or relevant work experience is required.
• Experience working with detailed spreadsheets, analysis, and reconciliation
• Willingness to comply with all company policies and financial regulations including payroll administration rules when required
• Experience with QBO; QBO certification would be considered an asset
• Experience with payroll systems considered an asset
• Exceptional communication in English is required, speaking, writing and comprehension
• Able to work overtime during budgeting, audits etc.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Job Knowledge: Commitment to improve knowledge level and to remain current with new developments or procedures. Has the aptitude to readily grasp job requirements. Is ready, willing and able to support the organization through change as it relates to finance and accounting
• Attendance/Punctuality: Ability to maintain a consistent working schedule while working remotely and attending meetings on time.
• Adheres to Policies: Complies with all regulations, policies, and procedures required by the organization or legislation
• Manageability: Responds productively to coaching and directions of supervisor or manager
• Mission, Vision, and Values: Behaves in a way that is consistent with the organizations’ Mission, Vision, and Values
• Respectful Workplace: Treats everyone with dignity and respect and appreciates the value that each person brings. Contributes to a welcoming and inclusive environment

Competency requirements and Expectations:

• Detail oriented, inquisitive, and pragmatic
• Planning and Organizing
• Team player
• Strong analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and efficiency
• Able to effectively interpret and report on complex financial data
• Courteous, profession manner, and strong customer service skills
• Can apply critical thinking and problem solve
• Ability to meet deadlines and to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must work with discretion, confidentiality and ethical behaviour while dealing with sensitive information

At Balsam, we are committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging in all of our communities. We appreciate and embrace unique perspectives from lived experiences and all backgrounds that can be shared with others, to learn from and to grow from. We welcome you.

Additional Information:

Competitive salary, benefits, and pension package.

Please note:

Only those candidates that meet the required criteria will be notified for an interview.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Home Health Care Services

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