Cress Housing Accountant Job Description

Cress Housing Accountant Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Cress Housing Accountant to join our team.

Schedules working time so as to prioritize and complete tasks necessary to the continuing operation of the corporation in a timely manner;
The payment of invoices and reconciliation of supplier accounts (manages Accounts Payable);
Reviewing and/or recommending new operational practices and/or processes;
The interpretation and review of variance reports and submission of recommendations for management and Board review as applicable;
The preparation of financial evaluations and/or analyses for the General Manager and Board as required;
Determining the insurance needs for the corporation and the selection of the insurance agent;
The reconciliation of the general ledger and subsidiary accounts on a regular basis;
The preparation of invoices and reconciliation of rental revenues (manages Accounts Receivable);
Networking with other federal, provincial, municipal and Indigenous corporations to maximize opportunities;
The evaluation and explanation of financial/accounting policies of the applicable funding agencies; and;
The evaluation of compliance of financial reporting with funding agency requirements;
Making recommendations on budget, policy and procedures with regard to administrative matters;
Advises and assists the General Manager in management and decision-making as required;
Other duties related to the financial operation of the corporation as required;
The development and maintenance of a Chart of Accounts and a logical numerical coding system for all program activities.

Must be bondable;
Must have an excellent working knowledge of and skill in the Sage Accounting and YARDI property management software systems;
Must demonstrate excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written);
Must be willing to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends;
Must provide a current, original, Canadian Criminal Record Check (CPIC) as a condition of employment; and;
Must demonstrate skills in PC software applications, specifically the MS Office programs Excel and Word;
Previous experience working with a First Nation corporation would be an asset;
Must demonstrate a willingness to work as part of a team to contribute to successful outcomes;
Must possess a valid Saskatchewan driver’s license and meet STC’s insurance requirements;
Must demonstrate skills in working with payroll software and time capture applications, payroll processing and benefits administration;
Must have a minimum of five years’ experience in a related position; supervisory experience would be an asset;
Knowledge of property management and working with organizations such as CMHC and the Saskatchewan Housing Authority is an asset;
Must demonstrate skills in problem-solving and adapting to changing environments.