Accounting Technician - Victoria, Canada - Maximus

Maximus

Verified Company

Victoria, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Company Profile:

About Maximus

Maximus has been reinventing the way government agencies engage with citizens and are sought out by governments to solve complex problems.

By supporting various Healthcare Administration, Employment and Citizen service programs worldwide in the United States, Australia, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Sweden and the United Kingdom.

Our mission is to affect fundamental change in the lives of every individual with whom we engage and at every touchpoint.

But ultimately, what we do is improve people's lives.

And that is a testament to the ingenuity, commitment, and compassion everyone brings to their role at Maximus and their dedication to connecting citizens with the services they need from Government agencies.

Job Description:

Department Overview

The Maximus Canada Finance team is compiled of skilled professionals who support the operational function and strategic objectives of our organization through sound financial management.

Our key responsibilities include full cycle accounting for multiple entities, payroll, forecasting, reporting and analysis, treasury, audit and tax.

Role Summary
The Accounting Technician reports to Accounting Supervisor and supports the finance team in administrative and functional tasks. This role is 80% remote.

The incumbent shall demonstrate a genuine desire to provide excellent service to their internal and external clients. Must be able to act independently, professionally, demonstrate good judgement and critical thinking skills.

This position requires discretion, flexibility, comfort with autonomy and the ability to work as part of a broader team in a congenial and professional manner at all times.

Your Typical Week at Maximus

Finance

Review and record invoices, including obtaining appropriate approvals, ensure accuracy and completeness of invoice details, accurately job costing the invoices, and ensuring costs are in accordance with approved purchase orders/contracts
Reconcile and administer corporate credit card statements and review cell phone charges and billing
Review, calculate and record high volume of employee expense reports, including compliance with travel and expense policies
Perform weekly client payroll and billings
Prepare GST and payroll remittances
Perform monthly bank reconciliations
Perform weekly onsite visits to downtown office to manage mail, cheques, and perform other onsite administrative and accounting tasks for the finance and payroll departments
Interact with various stakeholders from external vendors, and internal staff and management.
Maintain vendor files both electronically and in hard copy
Assist with month end procedures, including but not limited to, posting of month end general journal entries, and intercompany billing.
Reconcile monthly inventory
Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date, including corresponding with vendor inquiries and resolving any discrepancies
Ad hoc financial reporting and analysis as required
Other accounting and administrative duties as required from time to time, including but not limited to, filing, scanning, and photocopying

What you offer us

35 years experience in an accounts payable or clerical accounting role; payroll experience an asset
Formal training in accounting preferred along with experience in full cycle AP Processing
Ability to manage high volume transactions
Experience with Sage 300 or other accounting systems an asset.
Good working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word)
Proficiency in data entry and file management

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- _ Exercise discretion and maintain client confidentiality_

Selfstarter that works well independently and in a team environment
Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and oral
Able to multitask and manage time effectively and efficiently
Positive attitude and adaptable to remote working environment

Core Competencies
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Results and Delivery

Defines appropriate goals
Works toward achieving goals
Articulates vision and steps for achievement

Teamwork

Accountable to team
Works to meet established deliverables
Appreciates view of team members
Respectful
Builds strong relationships
Is flexible/adaptable
Works well with others
Solicits feedback
Acts with integrity and respect, in an open and direct manner
Understand that we win and have fun together
Cares about others and the communities we serve

Disciplined Approach

Takes the time to properly plan
Datadriven and detailfocused
Seeks out opportunities for continuous improvement

Customer Focus

Understands the balance between our capabilities, the customer's expectations, and the parameters in which we operate.
Uses open, honest communication to develop relationships built on trust and mutual