Accounting Clerk

Langara College is located in Vancouver, B.C.: applicants to postings must be located in BC or willing to move to BC to accept work with Langara College. Exceptions to this will be clearly outlined in the event Langara College requires  work (or positions to be based) to be performed outside BC or Canada.
* Projects cash flow requirements by monitoring revenues against expenses.
* Updates cash flow report on a weekly basis.
* Researches optimal market interest rates.
* Under general guidance from the Director, Financial Services, determines how much cash to transfer into short term investments according to prescribed College guidelines.
* Maintains updated investment schedules and ensures investments are reconciled to the general ledger.
* Calculates monthly interest and interest accruals and prepares corresponding journal entries.
* Prepares and enters journal entries as required.
* Analyzes select general ledger accounts, balances select accounts, and corrects journal entries as required.
* Assists with the reconciliation and resolution of items in the accounts receivable sundry and wire suspense accounts.
* Assists with month-end and year-end duties such as tracing of audit samples and responding to auditor queries.
* Handles enquiries on aspects of the accounting system and resolves problems that may occur.
* Provides telephone, calendar and email support to the Director.
* Performs administrative tasks such as taking minutes of meetings, preparation of reports and letters and copying of materials.
* Provides support to the Associate Directors and Managers as required.
* Collects and assembles financial data relating to sales tax paid on College purchases.
* Reviews and interprets data to ensure that rebates and input tax credits are claimed.
* Files reports with the applicable government agencies to claim rebates and input tax credits.
* Maintains current knowledge of changes to sales tax regulations and their impact on the College.
* Completion of Level Two of a professional accounting program (CGA/CMA) OR completion of a one year accounting certificate from an accredited institution.
* Two (2) years of related accounting experience with an integrated computerized accounting environment, preferably in a broad public sector environment.
* An equivalent combination of education of experience may be considered.
* Intermediate proficiency with an enterprise resource program (e.g. Banner, SAP, JD Edwards) and intermediate to advanced proficiency in the use of MS Office applications.
* Communicate effectively with various groups, both verbally and in writing.
* Organize and prioritize workload.
* Work independently and as a member of a team.
* Maintain sustained attention to detail with high level of accuracy.
* Problem solve and exercise sound judgement.
* Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
* Operate related equipment.
* Maintain confidentiality.
* Keyboarding skills of minimum 40 wpm.
* Meet work performance standards set by the College.
* Interpret and apply College, government, agency, and departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials noted on their resume.  In addition, those shortlisted with international credentials must have their education credentials evaluated through WES (World Education Services) and provide Langara College, People & Culture document evaluation access for employment purposes.
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