An opening exists in the Finance Division for the position of General Accountant reporting to the Controller.
Work Location: This position will be working primarily remotely however, in person presence at our Markham office located at 175 Hillmount Road is required as needed.
Primary Responsibilities
- Recording all banking transactions and accounts receivable related transactions into the general ledger and balancing the deposits daily to the bank
- Ensuring accuracy in all posting to customer account including cheques, cash, credit cards and adjustments
- Ensuring accuracy and balancing of all accounts receivable, revenue, and deferrals/accruals to the general ledger
- Entering and posting vendor invoices in a timely manner and verifying all account numbers for accuracy and proper authorization
- Preparing major account reconciliations to the general ledger monthly.
- Preparing weekly, month end, quarterly, and year-end reporting including reports on request, Canadian Publishing, and U.S. reporting
- Reviewing employee expenses and preparing the T2200 annually; reviewing and reconciling expensing for all sales representatives on an ongoing basis
- Assisting with the preparation of yearly budgets and quarterly projections
- Handling requests from internal and external auditors
- Participating in special projects and initiatives as assigned
Qualifications
- Post-secondary education and 3-5 years of relevant work experience
- Strong commitment to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion and a robust understanding of how these concepts may impact or inform one’s day to day work
- Interest in children’s books, authors and media
- Exceptional analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to multi-task and work well in a deadline-driven environment
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently, using sound judgement
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (including PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Teams), and Google Suite (Google Slides, Drive)
- Experience with Oracle and AS400 is an asset
Some of the benefits we offer:
- Competitive compensation package
- Health and Dental Benefits
- RRSP Program
- Paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Employee discounts on Scholastic books and merchandise
Interested applicants are asked to forward a copy of their resume by June 26, 2024 to:
Human Resources Division
E-mail: resumes@scholastic.ca