Title: Financial Support Officer (Accountant)
Salary: $4,782.15 - $5,626.06 per month
Term: 15-month Term position
Location: 1645 Inkster Blvd, Winnipeg
Benefits of working at Arctic Co-ops include:
- a competitive salary,
- annual bonus potential
- annual vacation (accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation time in first year),
- comprehensive group benefits plan including General Flexible Spending Accounts,
- career development opportunities,
- annual performance plans,
- an environment where employees are encouraged, supported and recognized,
- hybrid work environment
Position Summary
Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Member Accounting Department, the successful incumbent is responsible for the preparation of monthly and year-end financial statements of assigned Member Co-operatives. In addition, he/she will provide day-to-day support to Co-op staff in recording of transactions.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Prepare timely financial statements that present fairly the financial position of assigned Co-operatives. Due dates are set by the department.
· Ensure reports required from the Co-operatives for the monthly financial statements’ preparation are done by the Co-op and received on time.
· Maintain complete working papers (electronic when possible), and necessary back-up documentation.
· Analyze and review financial statements for reasonableness. Ensure balances are correct and information is complete.
· Prepare year-end financial statements with supporting working papers and back-ups, ready for review by the outside accountants.
· Assist outside accountants during their review of year-end financial statements.
· Prepare preliminary analysis reports.
· Recommend internal control procedures needed at the Co-operative.
· Provide accounting support to co-operative staff including Quasar support.
· Monitor and review Co-operatives transactions for errors or discrepancies.
· Monitor and follow up inventory count schedules and cut-off.
· Monitor and enforce inventory count policy through MMS.
· Assist in Co-op Manager’s training on Quasar accounting and reporting.
· Attend to Co-ops queries from government agencies as to GST remittances, Corporate taxes and Statistics Canada.
· Prepare and submit reports required by the department.
· Travel maybe required.
· Other duties and projects as assigned.
Qualifications
· Post secondary education in Commerce/Business with a major in Accounting;
· Experience with accounting and financial analysis in a computerized environment;
· Proficient in the preparation of monthly financial statements and maintenance of electronic working papers;
· Proficient in accounting and/or auditing and strong understanding of accounting principles;
· Proficiency in using accounting software programs i.e. ACCPAC, Microsoft Office Suite and some POS system;
· Proficient in developing and analyzing financial data;
· Ability to work independently and within a team environment;
· Ability to work within the budgeted time and meet deadlines;
· Strong time management skills and ability to multitask;
· Strong analytical skills and attention to detail;
· Strong communication skills, both written and oral;
· Good interpersonal skills;
· Highly organized and efficient;
· Ability to travel as required;
· Proven commitment to personal growth and development.
Pay: $4,782.15-$5,626.06 per month
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- Please describe your experience in the preparation, review and analysis of financial statements.
- Are you legally entitled to work in Canada for the position we are offering?
- number of years doing FULL cycle accounting?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Winnipeg, MB R2X 2W7
