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Position Title: Junior Accountant
Available: August 2023
Applicant Deadline: Tuesday June 20, 2023
Are you looking for an organization where people care about each other? We are that organization. We are currently looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Junior Accountant.
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the successful candidate will provide financial and administrative support in the Finance department and support the College at large in Account Payable, General Ledger accounting and Audit.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Entering and processing accounts payable invoices daily, working closely with the Procurement team to ensure purchasing and payable activity is accurate, reliable and all discrepancies are investigated and resolved
- Ensuring the completeness of the voucher packets (purchase orders, proof of receipt, invoice, cheque requisition if applicable), proper authorization, and accuracy of invoices
- Processing employee expense requests in accordance with the approved policies and procedures
- Completing cheque/EFT batch runs, wire and online banking payments, cheque distribution and filing on a weekly basis or as required in accordance with the “critical date list” to ensure payments are made prior to due dates
- Reconciling vendor statements, documenting and resolving within appropriate timeframes
- Reviewing Purchase Order (PO) commitment report with Procurement and prepare reports on a monthly basis
- Handling accounts payable related inquiries and contacting vendors when necessary
- Completing month end entries and uploading journals into NAV for approval
- Conducting reconciliation for accounts payable control account
- Preparing PO commitment report for year-end accrual and providing accurate and completed report to the Finance Manager for review
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Post-Secondary education in accounting or related discipline
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar accounting position preferably in a not- for-profit charitable sector and/or educational institution
- Functional knowledge of general ledger, accounts receivable and accounts payable operations in a not-for-profit and/or educational environment
- Good interpersonal skills – able to communicate effectively oral and written to all levels of staff as well as external contacts with minimal supervision
- Exceptional organizational skills and detail orientation
- Experienced with Microsoft Dynamics NAV and other relevant accounting software
- Advanced Excel skills and solid understanding in other MS Office products
- Exemplary customer service skills to deal with a wide variety of internal and external clients
At CCNM, we take pride in adopting a flexible work policy, where our employees have the opportunity to work both remotely and on-site. Each employee’s flexible work schedule will be determined by the Manager and is based on the department’s operation needs.
The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM), is Canada’s premier, pan-Canadian academic institution for education and research in naturopathic medicine. Our graduates are eligible to write the licensing examinations for all regulated jurisdictions in Canada and the UnitedStates to become naturopathic doctors. The College is a registered charity dependent upon tuition, research grants and donations for the fulfillment of its mission. CCNM has two campuses, one in Toronto and another in the Metro Vancouver area known as the Boucher Campus. TheCollege provides an attractive work environment for those who value good health and who enjoy working in a positive creative atmosphere.
CCNM welcomes individuals who have demonstrated commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will partner with us in expanding our EDI capacity. We encourage applications from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous Peoples, Black- identified persons, other racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as women and/or LGBTQ2SIA+.
CCNM is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please advise the Human Resources department if you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. This document can be made available in an alternate format upon request.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $45,000.00-$50,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Accounting: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2023-06-20
