About this role
_?Caring from the Heart Changes Everything?_
_Christian Values in a Senior Living Community. We provide exceptional care for seniors. Tabor is a vibrant community where everyone experiences, respect, acknowledgment, and care from the heart._
*Job Summary*
Under the general direction of the Finance Director, the GL Accountant is a one-year contract position established to support the organization?s financial operations during the implementation and transition to a new financial system. The position is responsible for maintaining the General Ledger and subledgers, and assisting with data validation, reconciliations and process improvements related to the system migration.
The GL Accountant is a Tabor *Culture* champion and leads the organization by *Engaging* with our staff and other Tabor stakeholders, creating positive *Experiences* for them and *Empowering* them to deliver on the mission and vision of Tabor.
*Duties and Responsibilities*
Working as part of the Finance Team, the Temporary General Ledger Accountant is responsible for:
· Coordinating with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll staff to ensure timely journal posting required to achieve financial close, escalating issues or delays to the Finance Director as appropriate.
· Supporting the implementation and transition to a new financial system by validating financial data, testing system outputs and assisting with data reconciliation
· Preparing and reconciling benefit expense allocations and other recurring GL ledger reconciliations
· Monitoring Cash Balances and making recommendations on transfer of balances.
· Providing relief coverage for finance team members as required
· Assisting in the preparation of monthly financial statements.
· Monthly account reconciliations including investigating discrepancies.
· Identifying and implementing process improvement opportunities including documenting of controls.
· Assisting with audit requests and other financial analyses as required
· Other tasks and duties as required
*Qualifications*
_Education, Training and Experience_
· Bachelor?s degree in accounting
· At least 2 years? experience
_*Skills and Abilities*_
· Knowledge of current applicable legislation and professional standards.
· Ability to analyze, plan and manage within fiscal, physical, and human resource constraints
· Working knowledge of computerized financial and accounting systems.
· Strong skills with Microsoft Office programs with emphasis in Excel
· Ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal and productive working relationships and to communicate in a cooperative and responsive manner.
· Thrive in a Team environment.
· Demonstrated initiative in keeping abreast of advances in accounting and information technology services through active participation in continuing education and professional self-development.
· Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis
· Legally entitled to work in Canada
Ability to provide a clear Criminal Record Check
*Working Conditions*
* Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, office-based * Fast-paced work requires attention to detail while subject to frequent interruptions
*Tabor Village offers a supportive team environment that cares for our staff every day. If you are passionate about accuracy, hospitality and continuous learning ? apply today!*
*We thank all applicants, however, only those short-listed candidates will be contacted. To explore all job opportunities at Tabor Village please visit our website!*
Pay: $31.93-$35.00 per hour
Work Location: In person