Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Job Summary:

The Assistant Accountant manages the Credit Union’s accounting records by entering data into the appropriate accounting and computer systems and reconciling items contained in the Credit Union’s General Ledger and sub-ledgers.

Key Responsibilities:

The Assistant Accountant is responsible for the following:

• Reconcile the Credit Union’s bank accounts and resolve any statement queries, posting items onto the ledgers in a timely manner.
• Maintain the prepayment schedule and post entries for monthly expenses from the prepaid account.
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and post depreciation journal on a monthly basis.
• Prepare accrual schedules and ensure they are balanced with the General Ledger.
• Maintain the Investment Ledger for Bonds and Equities and book monthly accrual journals.
• Reconcile assigned General Ledger accounts in accordance with standing procedures and instructions.
• Support the Credit Union’s annual budgeting process.
• Open the vault in the morning to retrieve the cashier’s pans for the tellers, cheque folders, and other documents held in safekeeping.
• Replenish tellers as requested.
• Deliver deposit bags to security personnel as needed.
• Dispatch and record the disbursement of blank RBC TTD or Dividend cheques.
• Prepare deposit slips and books as needed.
• Secure cheques (blank and signed) at the end of the business day.
• Secure the vault key at the end of the business day.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the manager.

Qualifications and Experience:

• ACCA Level II qualification.
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Management would be an asset.
• More than three (3) years of accounting experience.
• Knowledge of credit union philosophy would be an asset.
• Knowledge of computer software, such as MS Office and Sharetec, would be an asset.

Skills:

• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills – written and oral.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and use initiative.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.