<p>This Vancouver based Private School are looking for a motivated junior accountant to join their organization. Working closely with the Senior Accountant and reporting directly into them as well as the Director of Finance you will be responsible for the following:</p><p> </p><p>This role will play an integral part of the Finance team. The Junior Accountant will demonstrate professionalism and confidentiality in all aspects of work; have the poise and professionalism to work with our staff and families; be detail oriented; have superior organizational skills; present excellent verbal and written skills; exhibit initiative; work independently and as part of a team.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>The faculty and staff developed a profile to capture our priorities as educators.</p><ul><li>I Pursue Knowledge</li><li>I Listen to Understand</li><li>I Build Bridges</li><li>I Model Adaptability</li><li>I Cultivate Safe Spaces</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Weekly full cycle accounts payable processing ensuring compliance with company policies</li><li>Compile and record staff reimbursements</li><li>Manage corporate credit cards including sending monthly statements to card holders, collecting receipts, recording and reconciliations</li><li>Manage and safeguard the Accounts Payable corporate credit card</li><li>Reconciliation and amortization of Capital Asset and prepaid expenses</li><li>Accrue liabilities at period ends</li><li>Ensure compliance with indirect tax policies for schools</li><li>Assist with tax slips annually in February</li><li>Ad hoc reporting, reconciliations and analysis</li><li>Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulations, and company policies</li><li>Answer financial queries from families and staff in a timely and professional manner</li><li>Any other duties as assigned</li></ul>

<p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>1-2 years’ experience in a similar role</li><li>CPA program prerequisites or finance and accounting related undergraduate degree</li><li>Advanced MS Excel knowledge</li><li>Proficient knowledge of all accounting cycles</li><li>Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge an asset</li><li>Knowledge of fund accounting for non-profit organizations</li><li>Strong organizational, communication, administrative and interpersonal skills</li><li>Technically savvy with ability to work with a variety of systems</li><li>Continuous improvement and learning attitude</li><li>The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team</li><li>Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and accuracy</li></ul><p>If this sounds like the role is for you, please apply today! Please reference job number 05060-0013282751 in all correspondence.</p>

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