The Company: Jani-King of Eastern Ontario
Corporate Office: 221 Concession St., Kingston, Ontario, K7K 2B6
Mailing Office: 689 Morewood Cres, Ottawa, Ontario, K4A 2P5
Work Location: 221 Concession St., Kingston, Ontario, K7K 2B6
Start Date: As soon as possible
Position Available: 1
Hours per Week: 37.5
Salary: $66,436.50 annually ($34.07 per hour) as per the median wage of NOC 12200 in Kingston-Pembroke, Ontario Region
Benefits:
- 3 weeks of paid vacation
- Medical, Dental Care Plan, Health Care Plan, Vision Care Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits
The Role:
- The role of an Accounting Technician will maintain complete sets of books, keep records of accounts, verify the procedures used for recording financial transactions, and provide personal bookkeeping services.
Language:
- English
Education/Qualifications:
- College, Diploma – Business, Major in Accounting or Financial Management
- Completion of a college program in Accounting, Bookkeeping or a related field, or
- Completing of 2 years (first level) of a recognized professional Accounting program (Chartered Accounting, Certified General Accounting), or
- Courses in Accounting or Bookkeeping combined with several years of experience as a Financial or Accounting Clerk are required
- 1-2 years of experience in accounting related function
- Excellent computer skills, including high proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Ability to understand sales and the franchising system
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
- Strong phone and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a tea
- Professionalism and strong ability to effectively communicate with businesses
- Strong work ethic and excellent customer relations skills
- Ability to establish and maintain relationships
- Detail-oriented approach to ensuring accuracy of information
- Self-motivated, disciplined and confident
- Solutions-oriented approach to resolving problems
- A valid Canadian driver’s license with a clean driving record and access to a personal vehicle
Transportation/Travel Information:
- Own vehicle
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:
- Fast-paced environment; Tight deadlines; Work under pressure; Attention to detail
Personal Suitability:
- Initiative; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Team player; time management; and organizational skills
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Detailed Skills and Duties
Responsibilities
- Handling all the account related inquiries of existing 29 franchisee accounts and around 350 sub accounts.
- Handle accounts receivable, accounts payable, expenses and income, and bank reconciliations, ensuring accurate and up-to-date financial records.
- Enter and manage financial data, including invoices, receipts, payments, and general ledger entries using commercial and Jani-King proprietary software.
- Prepare and analyse financial statements, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and accounting practices.
- Conduct monthly franchise reconciliations, submitting reports by the 5th of each month to ensure accurate tracking of financial performance.
- Assist in preparing franchisee agreements and renewals, ensuring documentation is compliant and submitted on time.
- Perform internal audits, review accounting records, and prepare audit reports with actionable recommendations for improving processes.
- Support the management team by developing and implementing cost-finding and internal control procedures to optimize financial performance.
- File accounting-related documentation systematically, maintaining both electronic and paper-based records.
- Being a liaison for franchisee owners by helping to order supplies & equipment.
- Preparing monthly accounting reports as well as reviewing and answering questions about them.
- Posting Journal entries as and when necessary.
Jani-King of Eastern Ontario is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are equal opportunity employers, and do not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or legal protected status. We encourage you to connect with us if you require accommodation in the recruitment process or need this job posting in an alternative format.
If you are interested in an Office Manager position and would like to join and grow with Jani-King of Eastern Ontario, we encourage you to send us a CV/Resume in confidence to jerry@janikingeastern.com
We thank all applicants who applied for the position; however, only those shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. As part of our standard recruitment process, suitable candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening (credit, criminal, education & driver’s abstract) as a condition of employment. Thank you.