Toronto Jobs is working with a client that is looking for a Financial Assistant to join their team. This position reports to the Director of Finance and Facilities; Performs a variety of accounting, budget and reporting functions.
Job Description:
Maintains, examines, analyzes, reconciles and assists with reports on current, capital, reserve and balance sheet accounts by undertaking the following activities
Inputting and retrieving financial data in a computerized accounting system including preparing journals, inputting data, balancing, initiating and processing computerized general ledger transactions
Reviewing capital contract tender related purchase requisitions and vendor invoices to ensure appropriate expenditures and approvals
Maintaining and co-ordinating contract payments
assisting in the preparation and co-ordination of monthly expenditure/revenue budget exception
Variance analysis and reports
Assisting in the year-end process by monitoring and analyzing accounts and by assisting in year-end budget variance reporting
Preparing accrual, prepaid and revenue journals for year end
Processing credit card/direct payment transactions for the Library including receiving and processing cash and cheque deposits and reviewing and processing invoices
Maintains balances and reimburses petty cash as required; picks up cash at the bank obtains prices and quotes for supplies and services, and receives purchase requests
Processes cheque requisitions, purchase orders, travel expenses and mileage expenses and ensures appropriate authorization and account distribution
Assists in staff orientation; provides training and instruction to new Financial Services staff, branch cash custodians and others as required
Performs other duties as assigned, which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job
Job Requirements:
Demonstrated knowledge of accounting, budget and related financial reporting requirements
The completion of a business and/or accounting College diploma or equivalent specialized related business/accounting courses
Minimum of two (2) years progressive accounting experience, sufficient to acquire competency in analysis and understanding of financial statements and reports
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with PeopleSoft is an asset
Knowledge and experience with Windows and Microsoft Office applications including Word, and Excel
