Accountant

Do you demonstrate autonomy and an excellent ability to analyze and synthesize information? Are you known for your teamwork skills and ability to build trustful relationships? If so, the following might interest you.

Bishop’s University is now seeking an Accountant to fill a permanent full-time position in the Financial Services team.

The benefits of being part of the team

• An hourly wage between $31.99 and $41.76;
• A work schedule of 35 hours per week.;
• Medical, vision, health and travel insurance
• Generous vacation as well as a 10-day holiday break between December and January
• flexible scheduling and work from home possibility
• employee discounts to our sports center and Golf course
• defined benefit and/or simplified pension plan
• Employee Family Assistance Plan (EFAP)
• Sustainable development and Wellness initiatives
• Access to ongoing cultural and educational events

Your role at Bishop’s University

Under the leadership of the Manager of Financial Services, the incumbent will be responsible for the accounting cycle of all funds of the University for the internal and external financial statements. The accountant is also responsible for all government reporting including reports required by the various research agencies.

More precisely, you will:

• Prepare the monthly financial reports for the operating fund;
• Participate in the year-end activities for the preparation of the external financial statements including the audit for the three funds (operating fund, restricted fund and capital fund);
• Prepare journal entries, account analyses and reconciliations with required supporting evidence both for the regular accounting cycle and for fiscal year-end purposes, for the three funds;
• Be responsible for the financial reporting of the capital projects and the restricted funds;
• Review current accounting processes, make recommendations and implement changes to streamline operations;
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget;
• Be responsible for the preparation of financial reports for governments including reports for research agencies;
• Coordinate the work of students working in the Financial Services Department;
• Work with other departments to ensure that all government reporting is consistent and accurate with the University’s records, and provide support where required;
• Assist in the implementation of internal controls and support the Manager of Financial Services in special projects including the evolution of the financial system;
• Perform various administrative and financial tasks for the Bishop’s University Foundation, including the preparation of the financial statements;
• Perform other duties as assigned and make recommendations as needed.