Accounting Specialist
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JOB DETAILS
Job Title: Accounting Specialist
Status: Full-time Permanent
FTE: 1.0 (40 hours/week)
Vacancies: 1
Schedule: Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Location: The Newly Institute Calgary Alberta (2303 4 Street SW Calgary Alberta T2S 2S7)
ABOUT THE NEWLY INSTITUTE
The Newly Institute was founded to provide long-lasting change within the mental health industry our community and with our clients. We are leading a paradigm shift in the Canadian healthcare system by building a network of purpose-built mental health clinics across Canada. By fusing a bio-psycho-social-spiritual treatment model with medically managed therapies our intensive outpatient programs provide rapid access rapid resolution rapid return to work and healthy lifestyle programs for anxiety depression addiction post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) trauma and chronic pain.
We now have an exciting opportunity for an Accounting Specialist to join our corporate team.
TOTAL REWARDS PACKAGE
Youll work as a valued member of a collaborative supportive team and contribute to a growing and dynamic organization. Our total rewards package includes:
- Competitive salary
- Four weeks annual vacation
- Eight paid annual wellness days
- Comprehensive group benefits
- Employer-paid health and dental benefit premiums
- Health & wellness spending account
- Career and professional development opportunities
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Reporting to the Senior VP Corporate Services the Accounting Specialist is responsible for supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the organization with a focus on accounts payable accounts receivable and payroll support. This role ensures accuracy timeliness and compliance in all financial transactions while providing reliable support to the business. This role also conducts administrative tasks in support on the accounting function. This role is a key part of our dynamic corporate team and reflects our core values of communication community excellence health and innovation
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Full cycle accounting
- Manage and execute all accounting functions including journal entries and account reconciliations
- Manage and process accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Preparation of wire cheque and EFT payments
- Manage and complete bank and general ledger reconciliations
- Perform month-end closings
- Track fixed assets and maintain fixed asset continuity schedule
- Prepare the trial balance
- Track and maintain continuity schedules for Lease accounting (IFRS 16) and record appropriate quarterly journal entries
Financial analytics
- Prepare and analyze monthly and quarterly reporting for management
- Prepare analyze and interpret monthly budget to actual variance analysis
- Review AP aged summary to identify any unusual activity or errors in bookkeeping
- Review and prepare AR aged summary for cash flow analysis
Administration
- Respond to internal and external inquiries related to invoices and payments.
- Support audit and/or review engagements by assisting in providing information and schedules for auditors
Other responsibilities related to the role and scope of work may be assigned
WHAT YOU BRING
Experience
- 4 years of experience in full-cycle accounting and bookkeeping with a solid understanding of basic accounting principles
- Demonstrated attention to detail accuracy and organizational skills.
- Proficient with cloud-based accounting software.
Education
- Post-secondary certificate or diploma in Bookkeeping General Accounting Finance or a related field is required
- Working towards or achievement of the CPA designation is an asset
Technical Competences
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite SharePoint and QuickBooks are required. Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems is an asset.
Background Check
Offers are conditional subject to employment reference checks credit check and a clear police background check.
DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION
We actively protect our diverse equitable and inclusive workplace where we are empowered to show up as their authentic selves. We welcome applicants of all races colours places of origin ancestries religious beliefs genders/gender identities/gender expressions sexual orientations ages sources of income family status and physical and mental disabilities. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified candidates are considered and decisions are merit-based.
ACCESSIBILITY
The Newly Institute welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities or those seeking accommodation based on any other protected ground. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection request accommodation please email
APPLICATION CLOSING
The posting will remain open until the role is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
