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• Posting Period: to 26-Apr-2024

Major Responsibilities:

• Reviews, analyzes and reconciles accounts and ensures compliance with related legislation, established divisional and corporate policies, procedures and practices and accounting principles

• Performs calculations in order to prepare adjusting entries and statements of account
• Identifies and resolves posting errors
• Performs and maintains accounts receivable functions including bank deposits and reconciliations, preparing, reviewing, posting and reconciling journal entries
• Tracks and monitors incoming cash, cheques and supporting documents
• Maintains contact with clients
• Reviews general ledger recoveries and adjustments, and reconciles recoveries
• Provides financial analysis and other information to the Divisions
• Creates/executes ad hoc financial system reports for analysis purposes
• Assists on special projects and assignments
• Investigates, analyzes and takes corrective action on erroneous accounting transactions

• Respond to telephone enquiries submitted by City staff, banks, vendors and other stakeholders.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Considerable accounting experience with completion of post-secondary accounting courses OR an acceptable combination of education and experience.
2. Considerable experience using SAP financial system or equivalent financial systems.
3. Considerable experience in the analysis and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statement preparation.
4. Considerable experience in the analysis, investigation and processes of banking related activities, and bank reconciliations.

You must also have:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office:  Excel and Word

• Ability to identify and solve problems.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare detailed summaries, statements and documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to compose correspondence, memoranda and reports requiring specialized knowledge.
• Good interpersonal and customer skills with the ability to interact with staff, clients and the public in an efficient and diplomatic manner, both in person and by telephone.
• Mathematical ability to calculate recoveries and adjustments.
• Ability to work under time constraints and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to plan, organize and manage work with minimal supervision and to complete a number of tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to detect, analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a member of a team.

NOTE TO INTERNAL FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME CITY OF TORONTO EMPLOYEES:

City of Toronto employees must apply to full-time or part-time employment opportunities posted on the City's Internal Job Posting Portal.

The Accounting Officer reports to the Senior Manager, Finance & Analytics and is responsible for or is back up for timely and accurate processing, control, and tracking of all accounting entries for a wide range of activities, including all Canadian branch rent, realty taxes and utility (electricity, gas, oil, propane and water) payments and utility consumption reporting. The incumbent is expected to accurately record and pay these costs in all areas and notify senior managers when overruns or other discrepancies occur.  The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that the administration of accounts and records are maintained to the highest professional standard.

Accountabilities 

1. Process rental payments (recurring and non-recurring), utility bills, and realty tax invoices for Canadian branches and office locations in PeopleSoft in a timely manner by:

• Ensuring that all required supporting documents are received with the invoice along with appropriate authorizations prior to initiating the cheque/EFT request.  

• Recording all transactions in the appropriate transit number, GL account number and with the appropriate HST/GST/PST/QST tax amount.

• Checking invoice costs, HST, PST (self-assessing if necessary) and GST calculations, freight and forwarding charges, etc., for accuracy and reasonability, and initiating and responding to queries, as necessary.

• Scanning backup of all invoices and supporting documentation as required.

2. Accurate and timely recording of utility consumption – electricity, gas, oil, propane and water in a separate utility consumption reporting database.

3. Ensuring the correct unit of measurement is captured.

4. Provide supporting utility bills for utility consumption reporting and verification of consumption.
 

5. Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive invoices and transactions. 
 

6. Processing data and maintaining accurate information on other specialized areas by:

• Responding to vendor enquiries quickly and accurately by following up with Occupancy Cost Control & Leasing Managers and others to ensure timely payment of rent, adjustments, utilities and realty taxes.

• For all accountabilities, ensuring regular follow-up on all outstanding items.

• For properties that have closed, ensuring rentals, utilities and property taxes are stopped at the appropriate time (termination of lease or sale of property).

• Being involved in internal and external audits as required and ensuring that changes required due to the audit findings are implemented.

• Responsible for the procedures of the above outlined duties and process improvements.

• Responsible for other duties such as: vendor set-ups in PeopleSoft and cheque(s) distribution.

• Performs troubleshooting and resolution of any processing problems.

• Getting involved in other responsibilities as assigned.

Dimensions

• Number of employees / span of control
• Countries / regions  / business units supported
• Financial dimensions (e.g., capital budget, annual project cost, operating budget, etc.)
• Number of projects / Number of systems
• Regulatory bodies and special requirements

Education / Experience / Other Information 

• This position requires a sound understanding of accounting principles, the Bank’s General Ledger and general understanding of PeopleSoft and SmartBuy is an asset. Specific system training will be given.  

• The incumbent requires good interpersonal and communication skills in order to resolve questions and problems with Landlords, utility service suppliers and municipalities and to communicate with Occupancy Cost Control Managers, Leasing Manager and other Bank staff on accounts payable processers and procedures.  Tact and delicacy is required, as information and transactions are often of a sensitive and confidential nature.

•  Organizational and prioritization skills of a higher order are prerequisites to successful task completion, as deadlines are inflexible, payments are critical to Branch operations, workloads are high, and accuracy is essential.

• 1-2 Years full-time accounting experience, preferably in accounts payable/general ledger transactions 

• MS Office including working knowledge of Excel

Working Conditions

• Work in a standard office-based environment; non-standard hours are a common occurrence.

• Hybrid, with expectations to be in the office two to three days per week. 

• Location: 4 King St West, 17th floor, Toronto

Department Information

Job Information

 As a member of the internal reporting team the financial analyst will report to the Manager, Reporting.  The individual plays a key role in the month-end and quarterly close process and the budget preparation. This position will also support the business in responding to various accounting enquiries and other projects as required.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by May 01. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Completion of various month end validation tasks using financial systems to ensure accuracy of balances 
• Supporting SFAs in preparation of the monthly Management Control Report (MCR)
• Monthly preparation of journal entries into SAP and Business Planning Consolidation (BPC) and upload of manual data in BPC, where needed.
• Monthly preparation of balance sheet reconciliations and follow-ups
• Monthly filing of provincial sales taxes in coordination with tax team and keeping track of outstanding refunds.
• Co-ordination of the annual budget process with various functional groups and the preparation of the budget MCR schedules
• Perform ad hoc financial accounting analysis as required – system expert for data queries involving BPC
• Assist External Reporting Finance team, Tax team and other functional groups with specific requests or analysis of MCR balances
• Supporting Blackline administrator in setting up month-end reconciliations, Quarterly and year-end reporting, other duties and special projects, as required
• Involvement in quarterly testing of reporting internal controls (C3)

What You’ll Bring:

• Enrolled and working toward an Accounting Designation
• University degree Finance/Accounting
• Ability to work with a positive attitude and in a professional manner
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Enjoy working in a fast paced, changing environment
• Strong communication skills
• Detailed oriented person
• Possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong Excel skills
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and be a dedicated team player

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balance—combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting. 
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

The City of Maple Ridge is looking for a temporary full-time Clerk-Buyer with strong organization skills, attention to detail, and a results-driven work ethic to join our procurement section in the Finance Department. The Clerk-Buyer performs administrative duties for the procurement area; receives, examines and processes requests for goods and services; performs routine sourcing of supplies and purchasing of materials and services as authorized; obtains prices; analyzes quotes; makes recommendations of award; and obtains relevant approvals.  The Clerk-Buyer drafts contracts and reports, verifies invoices, maintains logs and files as well as assists with the administration of the City’s purchasing card program.  This is a wonderful opportunity to gain experience in public sector procurement and grow your career in the supply chain field.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by courses in business administration, accounting and/or working towards or completion of Supply Management Training Program or SCMP Designation, plus sound related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic and current office practices and procedures.
• Sound knowledge of methods, policies, procedures, contracting terminology, public sector tendering practices, rules and regulations governing the work performed.
• Sound knowledge of common office software applications, including MS Office, Excel, and the City’s e-procurement software system.
• Sound knowledge of the variety, sources and prices of commodities and services purchased.
• Sound knowledge of supply sources, market conditions and price trends.
• Working knowledge of financial and accounting principles.
• Ability to evaluate the price of goods and substitutes available and communicate pertinent information.
• Ability to negotiate sound contracting terms in principles.
• Ability to perform manual and clerical work accurately under minimal supervision.
• Ability to exercise good judgement and initiative according to established policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain a variety of records, statistical reports, reconcile and process invoices, and requisitions and invoices focusing on attention to detail to ensure accuracy.
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts.

 LICENCES AND CERTIFICATES

• Class 5 Driver’s License valid in the Province of British Columbia

 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• The term for this temporary full-time assignment is approximately twelve months.

SUMMARY

The Senior Financial Analyst provides complex transactional support for a process within a full accounting cycle and is involved in full accounting cycle for a client contract (s) or business unit(s).  At this level, the incumbent typically supports multiple portfolios and complex transactions.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Month End Close

• Review project revenue/gross margins & unbilled backlog analysis with the finance/operational leaders for month end review.
• Prepare the revenue recognition entries (using percentage of completion revenue recognition) with supporting
  documents/calculations as required.
• Conduct project financial close out and reconciliation.
• Record journal entries, and maintain and reconcile general ledger to the job cost and other sub ledgers.
• Answering internal and external financial inquiries as it relates to the specific client account.
• Perform timely month end close and ensure recording all pertinent transactions including project /labour / various monthly accruals.
• Ensure / investigate Accounts Receivable collection, and explanation for overdue balances.
• Prepare monthly reports for specific client accounts.

Financial Planning & Analysis Support

• Conduct detailed profitability analysis of variances between planned, forecasted, and actual figures
• Assistance in conducting accurate and complete forecasting of revenue and margins by project
• Provide support for process improvement initiatives
• Provide support for job costing and pricing
• Prepare other ad hoc reports for management as required
• Understand GAAP requirements, particularly around revenue recognition
• Understand basic interactions between financial systems related to the portfolio supported

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• 3-6 years of progressive experience in public accounting or industry roles
• University graduation or professional certification (e.g. P. Eng, CMA, CGA or equivalent courses)
• Ability to communicate basic accounting principles to support procedures and to explain financial results within the team and to internal customers.
• Ability to complete and resolve assigned complex account reconciliation which sees the highest transaction volume or deal with multiple portfolios or business units.
• Ability to reconcile and resolve discrepancies between general ledger and sub ledger.
• Ability to identify and provide recommendations for issues and process improvement opportunities at account and business unit level following GAAP procedures.
• In-depth understanding of audit requirements within scope of responsibility.
• Ability to provide input to process documentations and business cases; write variance explanations, summaries of findings and recommendations.
• Advanced level knowledge of current accounting systems and MS Office suite of software
• Understanding of more complex accounting issues like revenue recognition (% completion/project accounting)
• Excellent analytical abilities, including advanced Excel skills to assist with financial modeling (pivot tables, vlookup, etc.)
• Ability to operate in high growth environments with an view of implementing more standard processes and best practices
• Strong process improvement and/or implementation experience
• Detail oriented, self-starter with strong interpersonal, and communication skills
• Proactive and good problem solving skills

• Completed an Accounting designation program (CGA, CMA, CPA)

Successful applicants meeting the employer’s qualification standard will be placed on an eligibility list. This list will be used to staff current and ongoing requirements for up to one year from the closing date of this competition.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing       
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements. 
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available. 

Application Close: 24/04/2024

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The Credit Analyst is responsible for contributing to the resolution of accounts working collaboratively with customers as well as across functions of the business. Your responsibility is to collect outstanding moneys to increase our Working Capital. This position is all about communication and relationship building. This person must be committed to driving results to achieve strategic cash targets.

How You’ll Help

• Maintain a portfolio of accounts, maintaining aged AR balances within KPI targets.
• Identifies and develops strategies for the resolution of troubled accounts to minimize loss.
• Resolve collection issues via phone, email, 3rd party payment houses, etc.
• Collaborate across departments to identify problems. Work to remove barriers and find solutions to ensure the collection of outstanding invoices within payment terms and credit limit.
• Monitor account portfolio aging daily to ensure alignment with established targets.
• Facilitate virtual and in-person meetings to correct and align internal stakeholders with external customers.
• Work with internal teams to identify and develop strategies for the resolution of invoice discrepancies to minimize DSO (days sales outstanding).
• Interpret customer contracts.
• Other related duties as may be required.

Your Skills & Experience: 

• Post-secondary education in business administration, accounting or related field.
• PCMP, CCA, or CCP designation through the Credit Institute of Canada, or equivalent, a strong asset.
• 1-3 years’ experience in a credit/collections role, preferably in the transportation industry. 
• Adjudication experience a strong asset.
• Exceptional customer service focus and relationship building skills.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written; persuasive, confident, with ability to articulate an appropriate message to various audiences clearly and concisely.
• Strong MS Suite skills; Outlook, Excel; must possess the aptitude for learning new programs; AS400, Truckmate, Oracle, SideTrade, Power BI – an asset; 
• Must be adaptable with a strong proficiency to learn new programs/platforms and find efficiencies.
• Resiliency and persistence to resolve outstanding AR between external and internal stakeholders while maintaining the customer relationship.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to work under pressure in a fast paced setting while managing multiple customers.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a deadline driven environment.
• Strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to work independently and to collaborate with others to meet customer expectations.
• Maintain composure under high-pressure situations and difficult conversations.
• Ability to understand transportation documentation and verbiage.
• Ability to identify early warning signals relating to potential cash flow issues.
• Understanding of freight flow, pricing, and order to cash process.

To apply, visit our Careers page at dayross.com

If you’re chosen for the role, you’ll be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks before employment. You’ll only be contacted if you’re selected for an interview.

The Corporate Accounts Receivable (AR) team is responsible for the delivery of internal and external billings for goods and/or services provided by the City.

The primary purpose of the Accounting Assistant I - Corporate Billings includes processing and generating customer invoices and payment reminders, managing customer account reconciliations and generating accounting reports.

This position is required to provide excellent customer service on behalf of the departments within the City of Edmonton in accordance with defined policy and procedure.

Your success will be measured by your ability to achieve timely results in the context of a respectful, inclusive and service-minded style. With a focus on the City of Edmonton’s Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

• Process Corporate billings, Fleet billings and Sales & distribution (S&D) invoicing for various services and/or goods provided by the City through Billing advice request, pass-offs, uploads, S&D and M5 billing simulations
• Manage a portfolio of assigned customer accounts. i.e. Rent, Leases, various Transportation portfolio, Transit, Fleet Billings etc. 
• Check, review, validate and enter information submitted, ensuring adequacy of supporting documents for completeness and accuracy as well as compliance with business process requirements and accounting distribution. i.e. Cost Centres, Work orders, Net Work Activity (NWA) and internal orders
• Generate corporate daily invoices and payment reminders; mail out and electronic invoicing
• Ensure application of accounting principles and practices in the maintenance and updating of accounts receivable records
• Perform periodic AR customer process timely account reconciliation and General Ledger reconciliations, for daily, weekly and month-end clearing and transfers as needed to record transactions to a customer account to ensure its collectability and minimize bad debts
• Check, review and process refunds to customers on over payments and clear over and under small balances
• Review and analyze customer accounts and respond to customer inquiries over the phone or in written form by email or letter and resolve disputed invoices
• Reconcile General Ledger Accounts related to AR such as 204000 auto post accounts, cash suspense clearing and Warranty account 201180
• Interpret and apply instructions and guidelines to resolve AR billings work related issues
• Maintain good public relations in the performance of Accounts Receivable duties by being courteous and make decisions within established policies and procedures
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A recognized accounting certificate
• One (1) year of experience in an office environment
• Demonstrated competency in the use of spreadsheet and word processing applications
• Knowledge of corporate and departmental policies, procedures, bylaws and processes in the performance of accounts receivable duties
• Knowledge and understanding of provincial and federal legislation regarding the accounts receivable duties
• Competency in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel, and Google applications & other financial software (i.e. SAP AR module)
• Basic knowledge of accounting, administrative procedures and regulations including GAAP, FOIP and GST
• Ability to contribute as a positive team player in a customer focused service environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and accurately with attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, being courteous, positive problem-solving skills and being respectful when administering established policies and practices
• Strong customer service skills and abilities to deal courteously with the public over the phone and in written form via email or letter, and in making decisions within established policies/procedures
• Strong organizational skills to deliver large volumes of work within defined timelines
• Hire is dependent on a Criminal Records Check (CRC) security clearance that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton and is a requirement of this position. There may be a cost associated with this requirement
• Demonstrate service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviors and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator.  For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Applicants may be tested

Up to 1 permanent full-time position

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday

The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.

Salary: $26.580 - $33.357 (Hourly); $55,499.040 - $69,649.420 (Annually) 

Talent Acquisition Consultant: RM/MZ

Classification Title: Accounting Assistant 8h
Posting Date: Apr 05, 2024
Closing Date: April 12, 2024 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union: CSU 52
Department: Financial and Corporate Services
Work Location(s): Century Place, 6th Floor, 9803 - 102A Avenue Edmonton T5J 3A3

The Account Manager is responsible to work on opportunities across the Victoria/Vancouver Island territory, representing the business to all levels of decision makers within the accounts. 

The purpose of this role is to solution sell the full scope of services to new customers with the key deliverables achieving assigned revenue objectives and enabling maximum revenue growth.   

How You’ll Help

• Sells into accounts, services new accounts, and manages an existing client base. 
• Acts proactively to create opportunities for new business with existing accounts. 
• Builds relationships with potential new and existing accounts to grow & retain business in Canada and the US. 
• Generates sales leads by networking, cold-calling prospects and building relationships as part of a coordinated sales strategy. 
• Creates sales strategies by gathering market information, analyzing opportunities and documenting sales methodology. 
• Prepares presentations and delivers to prospective clients. 
• Maintains accurate customer files. 
• Works with operations to address issues with scheduled shipments. 
• Other related duties as may be required. 

Your Skills & Experience: 

• Minimum of secondary education
• Post-secondary education in business administration or related field, an asset
• A suitable combination of education and experience may be considered
• Previous Transportation or operational experience is preferred; various roles within transportation would be beneficial. 
• A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in outside sales, sales support/customer service or business-to-business sales. 
• A solid network and client base to call upon is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to resolve problems in a timely fashion. 
• Considerable tact, courtesy and diplomacy are required when dealing with Customers, either existing or new. Problem solving demands require immediate action, to ensure the consistent application of strategies for growth. 
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills. 
• Proven experience in freight brokerage sales, with a desire to grow professionally. 
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office, Windows environment are key to succeeding in this role. 
• Out-going "Hunter" personality. 
• Demonstrated customer relationship skills. 
• Able to work deadlines in high transactional environment. 
• Ability to champion business needs in a collaborative manner to colleagues. 
• Results focused. 
• English, other languages an asset
• Able to work with little supervision
• Subject to a criminal background check prior to employment
• Travel required.
• Regular short distance travel via car.
• Occasional long distance travel via flight.
• Work requires attendance at customer sites. Customer environment may vary.
• Home office environment and flexibility.
• Office environment with extended periods of sitting in a workstation, utilizing the phone or working on a computer.
• Extended period sitting in a work station working on a computer and on a phone
• Normally Monday to Friday, daytime hours but may be required outside of these hours. 
• The position has a high degree of latitude in setting priorities and scheduling own work. 

 

If you’re chosen for the role, you’ll be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks before employment. You’ll only be contacted if you’re selected for an interview.