Talentcor London is recruiting an Intermediate Accountant-5 month contract for our client, a well-recognized employer in London, ON.  This position is a 5 month contract with the opportunity for extension.

Position Summary
The incumbent is responsible for providing general accounting support to the Financial Services department including the preparation of financial statements, assisting in maintaining the integrity of the general ledger system(s) and the preparation of year end binders and schedules.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyzes and prepares financial statements
• Ensures the data integrity of the financial records, while monitoring adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and to the provincial financial consolidation reporting guidelines by:
  • Ensuring accounting transactions are recorded properly and on a timely basis
  • Identifying general ledger errors and processing adjustments accordingly
  • Completing the posting of financial information to the general ledger
  • Refreshing the Access financial information database

• Preparing general ledger account reconciliations and analysis
• Determining the sufficiency of accruals and follows through on outstanding items throughout the year
• Submitting recommendations to the Manager, Financial Services for improving accounting processes and procedures
• Provides assistance in the preparation and analysis of other periodic financial reports, schedules and special projects
• Provides assistance in the preparation and analysis of year end schedules and in responding to external auditor questions and inquiries
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 2 year diploma or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Business
• Minimum 3^rd Level CMA or CGA or equivalent
• 3 years of experience in the preparation of financial statements for a multi-faceted organization  
• Knowledge of computerized financial systems and software packages such as spreadsheets, database management applications and word processing in an educational environment

If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please forward your resume by e-mail to Tina Chimbos at tchimbos@talentcor.com
Talentcor would like to thank everyone for their interest; however, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted.   
Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request during the recruitment, assessment, selection and placement process. 
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