@Full-time Position (70 Hours Bi-weekly)
Position Summary: The Bookkeeper is responsible for the maintenance of fiscal records and the preparation of financial reports including monthly bank reconciliations. This position involves some supervision over general accounting, property accounting, internal auditing, cost accounting, and budgetary controls. The Bookkeeper complies with and reinforces the Ginew Wellness Center’s financial plans, polices and accounting practices.
Core Competencies
- Problem Solving
- Accountability
- Decision making
- Planning and Organizing
- Negotiation
- Communication
- Teamwork
Job Duties
- Maintain books of account (including but not limited to preparing cheques, coding and posting invoices, preparing deposits, journal entries, reconciliations, petty cash)
- Oversee issuing of cheques / payment of invoices
- Prepare monthly / quarterly financial statements for Team Leads, Senior Management and Health Committee
- Liaise with Team Leads and support them in bookkeeping needs related to their program areas
- Oversee accounts receivable
- Complete all payroll functions
- Perform journal entries
- Support audit preparation and procedures
- Help maintain investment schedules, support the management of cash flow, and communicate with bankers on investments
- Help maintain accounts and relations with bankers
- Oversee internal system of handling funds
- Maintain year-end working papers and spreadsheets and assist with preparation for any audits or independent reviews with support from the Senior Management Team
- Complete monthly reconciliation for all accounts
- Exert care and control over assets and records and adhere to procedures for safeguarding, including security and computer backup
- Assist in maintaining policy and procedure documentation for complex financial and accounting issues
- Maintain current knowledge of regulatory changes and impacts on the organization's books of account
- Maintain an accurate and complete trail of supporting documentation for all financial and bookkeeping activities
- Maintain up-to-date, complete and systematic filing system to support book-keeping and financial records
- Provide forensic book-keeping services as necessary
- Develop, analyze, and interpret statistical and accounting information to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget, and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the organization
- Support the creation of major economic objectives and policies for the company and of reports that outline the company's financial position in the areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and future operations
- Facilitate the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts
- Assist with tax planning and compliance with Federal, Provincial and local corporate, payroll, and other applicable taxes
- Help prepare internal and external reports as necessary
- Adhere to and reinforce effective financial controls for the organization
Requirements
- Certificate in accounting, business, finance or related field is preferred
- 2+ years of experience in bookkeeping
- Excellent computer skills
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- General understanding of computerized accounting systems
- Excellent working knowledge of MS Word, QuickBooks and MS Excel
- Accuracy and attention to detail while working under tight deadlines
- Assertive, comfortable communicating with various types of individuals
- Good interpersonal and customer service skills
- Billing experience is an asset
- Good team player
- Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with corporate departments and key business partners
- Ability to follow through and complete overlapping projects
- Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
- Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills
- High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts
- Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures
- Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
- Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization
Some asset/ experiences include:
- Experience working with First Nations
- Experience in promoting best practices in Indigenous health
- Experience working in a fast-paced and evolving environment with a concentration in health
- Experience in the use of software such as Microsoft Project, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, QuickBooks
- Experience working with First Nations individuals, communities or organizations on issues related to health and wellness
- Experience in the mapping of health and/or social systems and assets
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- A satisfactory Criminal Record Check
- Valid Manitoba Driver’s License
- Access to a reliable vehicle
Applications MUST include Cover letter, resume with three (3) references, and copy of a valid Manitoba Driver’s License
Send Resume to: Lori Henry
Ginew Wellness Centre
Fax: (204) 427-2484
Email: [email protected]
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