Accounting Technician

Since 1960, Meridian Housing Foundation has been providing safe, affordable homes for seniors in Stony Plain, Spruce Grove and Parkland County. Our portfolio consists of 9 buildings in the Tri-Region offering lodge accommodations and independent apartments. With new projects to continue ensuring seniors have their home of choice, our administration team is looking for an Accounting Technician.

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As an integral member of the Finance Department, the Accounting Technician’s role is to ensure all day-to-day financial transactions are accurately recorded and processed, be responsible for the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable duties and assist the Controller with other projects.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

Duties and responsibilities of this position shall include but not be limited to the following:
**Accounts Payable**
- Processes invoices to proper documentation and receipts
- Reconciles vendor statements on a monthly basis
- Provides payable related reports as required
- Informs the Controller of payable-related issues that are in contravention of MHF’s policies or procedures
- Performs month-end processing of accruals to ensure complete and accurate representation of the company's financial liabilities

**Accounts Receivable**
- Prepares timely and accurate invoicing
- Maintains precise records of incoming payments and ensures payments are received and processed precisely in a timely manner
- Audits all receipts on a determined schedule to ensure accuracy in accounting

**RAB**
- Processes rent subsidy payments to clients per program specifications
- Manages budget forecast, and general ledger reconciliations
- Work collaboratively with Rent Supplement Coordinator

**Day-to-Day Operations**
- Assists with the upgrading of accounting systems and control procedures
- Answers inquiries from various departments
- Assists in reconciliation of General Ledger
- Supports the Controller in aiding the annual audit process
- Oversee petty cash, ensure security and replenishment for all departments
- Reconcile resident security and pendant accounts on monthly basis

**Other Duties**
- Establishes effective working relationships with internal departments, external vendors/ contractors and other parties as required
- Receives training in the Controller's duties and acts as the backup
- Answers inquiries (or directs the inquiries) from staff, managers and external contacts with professionalism
- Assist with policy review and development
- Maintains professional appearance, attitude and confidentiality at all times
- Performs other relevant duties as assigned

**DRESS CODE**:

- Business casual attire

**ABILITIES, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**
- Fundamental knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Highly developed interpersonal skills and strong customer service orientation
- Sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals
- Strong organization, analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to constantly improve and learn
- Ability to work independently or on a team
- Desire to work with seniors

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Diploma or degree in accounting
- Progression towards a professional accounting designation would be an asset
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite
- Minimum 3 years business experience, preferably in a non-profit organization
- Yardi software experience would be an asset
- A clear Police Information check

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-03-13