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Description

Under the supervision of the Regional Accounting Manager, the Accounting Supervisor plans, organizes, supervises, assigns and reviews the work of accounting clerks in administering accounts payable and receivable; processing, verifying and recording financial documents and forms and payments on overdue accounts.  He/She examines and verifies accuracy of work and authorizes routine payments, credits, deposits and withdrawals.  The Accounting Supervisor calculates, prepares and issues documents related to accounts using computerized and manual systems.  He/She codes, totals, batches, enters, verifies, and reconciles transactions such as accounts payable and receivable, payroll, purchase orders, cheques, invoices, cheque requisitions, and bank statements in a ledger or computer system.

Qualifications:
-    College diploma or certificate in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or a related field,
OR
-    High school diploma AND several years experience in a related field

Language requirement: Bilingual Mandatory  
Level: N/A (No proficiency), 1(Basic), 2(Functional), 3(Advanced), 4(Professional)
Non bilingual candidates may apply but will only be considered if the bilingual mandatory staffing process is unsuccessful.  In that event, the successful non-bilingual candidate will be required to undertake second language training.

Knowledge Requirements    Experience Requirements
-    Of accounting systems
-    Of basic accounting theories and practices
-    Of time management techniques
-    Of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
-    Of budget administration
-    Of loan administration and practices    -    In bookkeeping
-    In supervising employees
-    In office administration and records management
-    In the preparation of financial statements and report
-    In providing customer service
-    In using software for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, e-mail, and Internet browsing
Successful candidate will be prepared to commence employment as soon as possible.