We are offering a contract employment opportunity in the finance industry for a Sr. Accountant position, based in Toronto, Ontario. You will be part of our finance team, working closely with the Controller and CFO to provide high-level accounting support with a focus on the building project.


Responsibilities:
• Provide detailed accounting support for the school's building project, ensuring accurate monitoring and reconciliation of soft costs.
• Generate timely reports on building-related soft costs to aid financial decision-making.
• Oversee the reconciliation of building project A/P bank transactions, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Manage the reconciliation of donations from various portals, including Raisers' Edge and Financial Edge.
• Deliver accurate and up-to-date Building Fund updates to facilitate financial transparency and accountability.
• Handle accounting functions for the School's Cash Online and other student third-party portals.
• Develop and maintain the school's Asset Register, ensuring it reflects the most accurate and current data.
• Carry out regular updates of cheque clearing data for accurate cash flow accounting.
• Conduct audit processes and bank reconciliations to ensure financial compliance and accuracy.
• Participate in full-cycle accounting tasks, including the preparation of financial statements and reports
• Possession of a minimum of 5 years of experience in an accounting role, preferably as a Sr. Accountant
• Demonstrated expertise in Audit processes and procedures
• Proficient in Bank Reconciliations
• Extensive knowledge and practical experience with Full Cycle Accounting
• Bachelor's or higher degree in Accounting or a related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification is preferred
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and accounting software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make sound decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.

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