Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant
Let us get to know you at Royal St. George’s College. Develop collaborative and meaningful relationships in a community where authenticity and individuality are celebrated. Further develop your professional practice and thrive in our learning community of equity-minded faculty and staff. We’re committed to fostering well-being by building on a culture of inclusivity and belonging while delivering on the Vision of the College: “Lifelong Georgians ready to use their scholarship, compassion, conscience and courage to make a difference.”

Reflecting our Mission Statement, we aspire to support all learners in our community, adults and students in their pursuit to become the best version of themselves.

Intuitively, you’ll represent the College with professionalism and integrity and your values align with RSGC Values that guide our daily actions. Please meet some of our students discussing our Values here.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and collaborative Financial Accountant to join the Finance Department of the College. This permanent full-time position will report to the Finance Manager and will be responsible for accounts payable, student billing, financial accounting, internal controls and general support to the Finance Manager and CFOO. This is an integral role in the Finance Department.

Primary responsibilities and desired qualifications of the Financial Accountant include the following:

Accounts Payable
Code and match invoices and expense reports to appropriate documentation
Process invoices, expense reports and monthly allowances/donations
Issue payments via EFT, wire or cheque as appropriate
Resolve invoice and expense report discrepancies with vendors and staff
Maintain digital record keeping of all payments and supporting documentation
Ensure compliance with excise taxes (HST/GST) including quarterly remittances

Bank Reconciliations
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for both the College and Foundation
Prepare corresponding journal entries

Student Billing
Process student account billings including interest and late payment charges
Maintain scholarship and bursary billing information
Issue monthly billing statements
Investigate and resolve parent student billing queries (with the Finance Manager)

Financial Accounting and Internal Controls
Prepare monthly journal entries
Provide monthly/quarterly account analysis
Prepare short and long-term forecasts for Composite Student Activity Fee accounts
Assist with College working papers for year-end audit
Prepare input documents/working papers for annual budget
Work with Finance Manager and organizers on financial components of events and trips
With the CFO and Finance Manager, ensure ongoing effectiveness of internal controls and make recommendations for improvements

Other
Assist Finance Manager and/or CFO with project work as required (e.g., financial systems implementation)
Other Finance duties as assigned

Qualifications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to problem solve
Ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously
Strong accounting skills and knowledge of appropriate internal controls
Minimum 3 years’ experience in an accounting role
Attention to detail and the ability to prioritize a variety of tasks
Proficiency in MS Office and Google Suite applications
CPA or working towards designation an asset
Experience working with Blackbaud software an asset

Located in the Annex neighbourhood in downtown Toronto, Royal St. George's College is an urban day school for boys that combines academic excellence with a stimulating and supportive learning environment. RSGC offers a challenging program of academics, athletics, the arts, outdoor education, community outreach and co-curricular activities. We provide faculty and staff with a supportive and dynamic work environment and a comprehensive and competitive compensation package.

We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. In addition to outlining your skills and qualifications, we invite you to include supplementary information that tells us more about you; life experiences, affiliations, committee involvement, volunteering, passions etc.

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