Global Public Affairs is seeking a Senior Accountant for its finance department. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Corporate Services, the ideal candidate is detail oriented, has strong analytical skills and possess strong communication skills with a solid understanding of the accounting cycle, along with a minimum 3 years' working experience in a finance office setting. Currently enrolled in a professional accounting designation program is considered an asset, but not required.

This position offers a great opportunity to work on the fundamentals of a finance department and will allow for the opportunity to grow fundamental accounting skills while working in a forward thinking and positive team environment.

Global is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Global values inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations. If you require accommodations, please contact Stephanie Elyea selyea@globalpublic.com or 613-866-2925 to make a reasonable accommodation request.

This is a mid-level position. Salary range for this position is $65,000-$85,000. Experience working within the general accounting cycle, an accounting diploma/degree and experience using Great Plains accounting software are considered assets.

Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter to cv@globalpublic.com .

Please include reference number Finance-1001

 in the subject line of your email and in your cover letter. No phone calls please. Only qualified candidates will receive a call back for interviews.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Receivable – production of monthly invoices, maintain AR subledger, producing monthly AR reports and conducting follow ups

• Balancing company wide revenue sheets

• Assist with month and year-end close, general ledger reconciliations and financial statement preparation

• Monthly reconciliations (Employee benefits, prepaids, capital assets, etc.)

• Monthly adjusting entries

• Prepare account analysis

• Produce monthly reports

• Prepare monthly tax remittance information

• Co-ordination of timely monthly invoicing and reporting

• Maintaining data integrity of the general ledger

Skills and Qualifications

• Knowledge of general accounting procedures

• Proficient in data entry and management

• Knowledge of Great Plains (Asset) or relevant accounting systems

• Experience working with Online Accounting Systems (banking, paperless expense systems)

• Proficient with Microsoft Office

• Enrolled in professional accountant program (Asset)

Core Competencies

• Organizing and prioritizing

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Ethics and integrity

• Confidentiality

• Great communication skills

• Information management skills

• Problem-solving skills

• Team -Oriented

About Global Public Affairs

Global Public Affairs is Canada’s largest privately-owned public affairs firm. With offices in 12 jurisdictions across the country, we work with an ever-expanding list of Canadian and international clients in multiple aspects of their business, providing comprehensive strategic government relations and communications counsel and services - from research and strategy development to full project implementation. Whether through government advocacy, managing a crisis or conducting community consultation, pursuing the many elements of effective public affairs is fundamental to the success of any organization. Tailoring our approach to meet our clients’ needs is fundamental to the success of any public affairs strategy. From our inception in 1995, we have built a solid track record of helping organizations of all sizes, and in a variety of sectors, meet their business objectives. Our guiding principle, From Insight to Impact , is at the heart of our work.