Ville : Hamilton

Catégorie : Other

Industrie : Education

Employeur : McMaster University

Accounting Assistant (II), Faculty of Engineering
(JD0651)

Engineering a Brighter Future
https://www.eng.mcmaster.ca/about-us/strategic-plan/

Unit/Project Description

Ranked among the top engineering schools in Canada and worldwide, the Faculty of Engineering has a reputation for innovative programs, cutting-edge research, leading faculty, and aspiring students. Engineering faculty, staff and students at McMaster pursue research and learning in more than 22 research centres, institutes and networks whose interdisciplinary pursuits cross departmental and faculty boundaries. Outside the University, we regularly collaborate on research projects with partners in universities, the government and more than 100 companies in Canada and abroad.

We are currently welcoming applications for a qualified Accounting Assistant to join our team! This Limited-Term position requires a resourceful and detail-oriented professional who works effectively in a dynamic team environment and has experience with performing daily accounting tasks. 

Job Summary

Responsible for applying a thorough knowledge and understanding of accounting policies and procedures to process financial transactions. Records, classifies and summarizes accounting data according to established procedures. Ensures accuracy and compliance with existing guidelines, policies, and procedures. Provides guidance and training to staff on proper accounting procedures and the use of financial systems.

Purpose & Key Functions

• Perform various analyses and reconciliations of accounts.
• Provide training and guidance to others on relevant accounting procedures and the use of financial systems.
• Generate reports and account statements and review for accuracy.
• Calculate, prepare and issue invoices, cheques, account statements and other financial statements according to established procedures.
• Receive, send, sort, verify, process and prepare various documents such as purchase orders, invoices, cheque requisitions, receivables, and payables.
• Process, verify, and balance financial records and business transactions, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Investigate discrepancies using established procedures.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing backup documentation related to audit items.
• Monitor and reconcile statements and participate in the reconciliation of accounts.
• Prepare and generate a variety of scheduled and ad hoc reports.
• Update, maintain, and verify information in a variety of spreadsheets and databases.
• Balance and control cash receipts, including floats, petty cash and cheques.
• Write a variety of formal notes and records using form letters and templates.
• Apply standard mathematical skills such as calculations, formulas, and equations to perform routine calculations.
• Answer inquiries via telephone, email, and in person that are specific in nature.
• Maintain filing systems, both electronic and hard copy.

Qualifications

• 2-year Community College diploma in Accounting or a related field of study.
• Requires 3 years of relevant experience.

Assets

• Having advanced spreadsheet and data management skills is considered an asset.

Additional Information

The successful candidate must have / demonstrate:

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• High attention to detail while producing thorough and accurate work
• Ability to prioritize and use discretion to meet tight and competing timelines
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities, processes, or environments
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• A high degree of professionalism, integrity, and ability to handle confidential information

The successful candidate must also have experience in the following areas:

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Should the successful applicant be a Unifor Unit 1 bargaining unit member, who meets the eligibility conditions of Article 19.02 of the Unifor Unit 1 Collective Agreement, then the Limited Term Assignment will be defined as a Career Growth Opportunity in accordance with Article 19 of the Unifor Local 5555 Unit 1 Collective Agreement.