General Ledger Accounting Officer

6 months ago


Toronto, Canada Centennial College Full time
Job Number: J0124-0093 Job Title: General Ledger Accounting Officer Job Type: Permanent FT Support Bargaining Unit: FT Support School/Department: Finance, Business Development, Real Estate Strategy and Office of Development Campus: 325 Milner Ave / Progress Campus / Hybrid Location: Greater Toronto Area Pay Range: $30.00 - $34.77/Hour Pay Band: Support F Hours/Week: 35 Shift Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm Open Positions: 1 Date Posted: March 19, 2024 Closing Date: April 2, 2024

(As a unionized employer, Centennial College gives preference to internal candidates as defined in the collective agreement. External candidates will be considered only if there are no qualified internal candidates) 

Centennial College recognizes and affirms Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Indigenous ways of knowing as central to the vibrancy and uniqueness of its learning and working academic mission. We strongly encourage applications from members of Indigenous communities and all equity-deserving groups including Women, Racialized, Persons with Disabilities, and LGBTQ+ communities.

We also recognize that Centennial is situated on the Treaty Lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and pay tribute to their legacy as well as that of all First Peoples that have been and remain present here in Toronto. We recognize that First Peoples come from sovereign Nations and that part of understanding our responsibilities of residing on this territory are understanding the true history, circumstances and legacy of the Treaties signed here (such as the Toronto Purchase, Robinson-Huron Treaty and Williams Treaties) and including pre-contact Treaties and Agreements between sovereign Nations and that all peoples in this area are therefore Treaty people with obligations and responsibilities to all our relations.

Position Summary
Centennial College is immediately seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative GL Accounting Officer to process and reconcile wire transfer payments, create and/or post journal entries prepared by the Finance staff and Budget Holders and assist with the preparation of bank reconciliations and other day-to-day treasury activities. Reporting to the Manager, Financial Reporting, the incumbent will carefully review all documents received to ensure sufficient documentation and proper authorization for management approval. Additionally, the incumbent will effectively perform activities including reconciliations, analyze accounts, map processes, and suggest improvements to enhance work productivity. This position works closely with and provides back up to the Senior General Ledger Clerk and assists with the year-end audit and special projects as required. 

Responsibilities

Review all wire transfer requests and payments (i.e. vendors, agents’ commission) for accuracy and completeness against appropriate supporting documents prior to approval for payment  Perform detailed wire transfer reconciliations Handle queries and resolve issues relating to wire transfer payments Prepare journal vouchers for wire transfer payments and accruals for bank charges Support the daily reconciliation of student payments, deposits and outstanding cheques Assist with the weekly vendor cheque and EFT payment process Post journal entries and upload journal files to the system Maintain the filling system for all journals and wire transfer documents Assist with year-end audit and small audit projects Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications/Experience

Three (3) year diploma or degree or equivalent in the field of Accounting or Business with an Accounting specialty, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in general ledger accounting, performing reconciliations and account analysis Demonstrated experience in coordination with various departments related to accounting activities Proficient with MS Word and Outlook; intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel (i.e. VLOOKUP) Working knowledge of Finance systems / ERP (e.g. Banner Finance) Demonstrated strong verbal and written communications skills Possesses a high attention to detail and accuracy Able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality Proven problem-solving and analytical skills


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Proof of credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post secondary institutions and/or their foreign equivalents will be required at the time of job offer.

When applying, your cover letter and résumé must include examples that reflect all of the requested skills and qualifications and must be submitted online by April 2, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST. Please quote Job ID J0124-0093. Misrepresentation of applicant information will be grounds for your exclusion from the competition or for dismissal should you subsequently be hired for the position. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities regarding all employment activities, including access to jobs and accommodations during employment as required, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

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