Accounting Technician - Prince Edward Island, Canada - Native Communications Society of the NWT

Description

REPORTS TO:
Director of Finance

The Native Communications Society of the NWT has a team of creative, passionate, and talented individuals constantly searching for experiences.

NCS is the Northwest Territory's premier Aboriginal Broadcaster with coverage spanning the entire territory and beyond.

Our Radio Division, CKLB, delivers News, Current Affairs and diverse regional and cultural perspectives daily into the lives of NWT Residents, in five Aboriginal languages, and English.

NCS is currently seeking an Accounting Technician to work full-time in a cross-cultural environment.

We are seeking a person with a diploma in accounting or bookkeeping, who possesses excellent problem-solving skills as well as the ability to prioritize and multi-task.

Scope:

Reporting to the Director of Finance, you are responsible for the accurate and timely entry of financial transactions in accounting journals and spreadsheets, creating financial reports, tracking projects, and reconciling accounts using Sage 50 & Intaact software.

To be successful, you should have excellent organizational skills, good working knowledge of accounting software and accounting principles, and the ability to work unsupervised.

Ultimately, a top-notch Accounting Technician should have integrity, excellent mathematical skills, an inquisitive mind, an understanding of data security, excellent writing skills and a desire to learn.

Profile:

• Team player
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Ability to selfmanage
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Detailoriented
• Ability to work independently

You take the initiative and update files and spreadsheets, record/produce invoices, prepare reports, and lead by example. You have immaculate attention to detail, understand GAAP rules, follow internal policies and procedures for storing and securing files. You take a keen interest in the work of others and are a go-to resource for other employees. You collaborate with the Director of Finance and other team members for the creation of budgets, proposals and reports. You take pride in providing excellent admin skills.


Requirements:

• 2year diploma in accounting or bookkeeping, equivalencies will be considered
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and Sage accounting software
• Good organizational skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Detailoriented
• Excellent time management skills

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and interpret financial data
• Create, send, record and follow up on invoices
• Create, update and review data for reports
• Review and perform audits on financial statements and reports
• Conduct analysis and report discrepancies
• Process payments for vendors and employees
• Manage project accounts
• Communicate with clients and respond to queries
• Administrative tasks

Salary & Benefits

• Salary dependent on experience
• Housing allowance
• Cell phone allowance
• Paid personal days
• Birthday bonus
• Vacation Travel Allowance
• Three weeks paid holidays
• Extended health care
• Flex time
• Onsite parking
• Remote working from Charlottetown, initially
• Option to relocate, moving allowance available

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
$48,750.00-$54,500.00 per year


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Flextime
• Housing allowance
• Onsite parking
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision care
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All on-site employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.


Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location:
One location