Accounting Technician
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Setting
The Canada Games Centre is a state-of-the-art multi-purpose sport and recreation facility. We promote healthy and active living for citizens. Driven by our passion, leadership and teamwork, we strive to achieve innovative programming and exceptional guest experiences.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the processing and reconciling of daily cash deposits to registration system
- Assist in the processing and reconciling of credit card and debit payments
- Assist in the posting and reconciling of journal entries from Registration system into accounting system
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
- Assist in the processing of expenditures, ensuring compliance with established approval limits and procedures
- Assist in the processing of customer refunds
- Assist in reconciling, adjusting and reviewing general ledger accounts
- Assist in the preparation of year end working papers and continuity reports for external year end audit and respond to auditors’ requests
- Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports
- Other tasks and responsibilities that may be assigned
Qualifications
- Post-secondary business degree or business diploma, with a concentration in accounting
- 3 to 5 years of work experience in accounting
- Experience working with accounting software packages
- Experience with AccPac will be considered a definite asset
- Strong organizational and time management skills and attention to detail are required
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines
- Proficient in Microsoft application (advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel would be considered an asset)
- Ability to exercise discretion, good judgment and tact, and maintain a high degree of confidentiality
- Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the general public, user groups, and staff
Reports to: Finance Coordinator
Working Conditions
- This position requires 35 hours per week during normal administrative hours for the Centre, Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm
- Additional hours and flexibility may be required during peak accounting periods
Salary
- Salary will be commensurate with education and experience
What’s in it for you?
- Free facility membership
- Free parking and close proximity to metro transit
- Amazing team environment
Please note that a criminal record check will be required as part of the hiring process.
Application Instructions
To apply, please submit a cover letter and résumé outlining how you meet the specific qualifications listed in this job posting to Zach Fralick at careers@canadagamescentre.ca no later than 4:00pm on Wednesday, July 22, 2015.
Please include the position you are applying for in the subject line. Failure to properly identify your application or attach working documents will result in your application being omitted.
We are a welcoming and supportive workplace and applicants from the following groups are encouraged to self-identify when applying for this opportunity: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, African Nova Scotians and other racially visible persons.
This opportunity is now closed