Accounting Assistant

Want to change the world? At Scouts Canada our Vision is “Canadian youth making a meaningful contribution to creating a better world.” For more than 100 years, Scouts Canada has brought a world of adventure, outdoor experience, friendship, and fun to 17 million Canadian youth and we need passionate people who share our Mission to develop well-rounded youth better prepared for success in the world.

Scouts Canada is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join our Finance Team. This role will be remote from your home office and can be located anywhere in Canada.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and as a critical member of the Finance Team, you will be responsible for supporting the financial activities through handling the day-to-day accounting processes including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, deposits, data entry, accounts analysis and reconciliations.

Specifically, you will be responsible for the following:

• Reconciling, balancing, and processing all deposits.
• Reconciling and balancing invoices, inventory, cash receipts and reports for online retail operations.
• Preparing invoices and reports as necessary for Accounts Receivable.
• Following up for prompt payment and problem resolution on outstanding invoices.
• Accounts payable processing and cheque preparation.
• Analyzing and reconciling GL accounts.
• Researching and resolving Help Centre tickets and inquiries.
• Maintaining databases and files.
• Serve as backup for other accounting department tasks.
• Various administration duties as required. 

Education, Experience, & Skills

• Post-secondary education in accounting, or equivalent experience.
• Two to three years of experience in an accounts payable/accounts receivable role.
• Demonstrated fluency with major accounting software, experience with Great Plains an asset.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• High degree of accuracy to attention and detail and ability to work to deadlines.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic with ability to take initiative and be adaptable to change.

Working Conditions

• Works in a home office environment
• Some work is extremely deadline driven
• Aptitude with desktop computers, and other company applications.
• Must role model values of Scouts Canada, including the Child and Youth Safety program.
• PRC (Police Record Check) and VSS (Vulnerable Sector Check) required
• Mandatory training requirement, ie Scouts Canada specific training as well as ESA/OHSA training
• Must be willing to abide by all Scouts Canada policies including our current Vaccination Policy 

We’ve got you covered:

If this role excites you, we want to hear from you! Please take the time to tell us about yourself in a cover letter — we want to hear your story — your background, your accomplishments, and why this role is a good fit with your future career aspirations. We want to learn about you!

Please submit your application (Cover Letter and Resume) to recruit@scouts.ca.

Scouts Canada thanks you for taking the time to consider this position.  Please understand that only individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Scouts Canada encourages applications from all qualified candidates and has a great record of accommodating persons with disabilities. Contact Human Resources at 613-224-5134 ex 252 if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.