Job Description

Our client, a nonprofit organization, is seeking a Finance Officer/Analyst to join their team for a full-time, permanent based in Ottawa.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the batch payment processing in the accounting system prepared by the accounts payable officer, and authorize them for posting.
• Review and approve the deposits entered by the accounts receivable Officer in the accounting system.
• Collaborate with the AR/AP officers to review and finalize monthly bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit quarterly HST/GST returns.
• Verify and post both daily and monthly sales reports
• Post bi-weekly and monthly entries such as payroll, amortization, etc.
• Complete financial filings on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Prepare financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual schedule to be presented to the CFO.
• Perform various other accounting duties as needed.
• Provide support for the annual audit, including the preparation of working papers and reports for auditors.
• Assist with any ad-hoc tasks or special requests.
• Engage with cemetery representatives as necessary for relevant matters.

Qualifications:

• Degree or diploma in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of progressive experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for basic to intermediate functions and formulas.
• Experience with accounting software like Sage is an asset.