Accountant, General Ledger (Term)

Red River College Polytechnic • Full-time • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada • C$ 62,337 - C$ 87,859 / year • 1w ago

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Accountant, General Ledger (Term Full-Time)

Financial Services

POSITION TYPE: Full-Time, Term Position Available (anticipated May 26, 2025 up to July 31, 2026)

SALARY: $62,337 - $87,859 per annum

POSITION LOCATION: Notre Dame Campus (Winnipeg, MB)

At RRC Polytech we aspire to have a workforce that is representative of the diversity within our communities. For this hiring process, a preference hiring practice will be applied. First consideration will be given to applicants who self-identify within their application as one or more of the following equity-deserving group(s): Women, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Racialized Persons, Persons of the 2SLGBTQlA+ Community. First consideration will also be given to internal applicants. For more information about our hiring practices, please visit: www.rrc.ca/hr/work/hiring-process/.

Employment support is available to both internal and external candidates who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) seeking employment at Red River College Polytechnic. For guidance on the application process, interview preparation, or to discuss accommodation needs, applicants are invited to contact our Indigenous Recruitment Consultant at humanresources@rrc.ca.

ELIGIBILITY LIST: This competition may be used to establish a 6 month eligibility list of qualified candidates for future vacancies.

DUTIES

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, General Ledger Accounting, the incumbent provides analytical and technical support in reporting of financial data to internal and external users, including other financial reporting requirements for management, government, funding partners. The position is responsible for financial and accounting analysis of business processes and its presentation to different levels of management, along with provision of recommendations for decision making. The successful candidate is responsible for the integrity of the General Ledger and advises other areas of the department and college on proper accounting, adherence to taxation rules, PSAS standards, other legislative regulations. The incumbent will participate in year end audit processes and develop documentation for new or improvement of existing business processes.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Professional Accounting Designation (CMA, CGA, CA, CPA); other combinations of education and experience may be considered
Considerable financial and accounting experience, including financial analysis and reporting
Experience working within an ERP system including various modules
Experience with month-end and year-end processes, external audit
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail
Experience with Microsoft Office, with advanced knowledge of Excel
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively independently and in a team, with limited supervision
Ability to multitask, produce accurate work within stringent deadlines, be results orientated
Experience building a respectful workplace culture that promotes diversity, learning and continuous improvement

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Business accounting experience

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada
This position may be required to work evenings and/or weekends
Incumbent must provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Records Check

Please note that applicants internal to Red River College Polytechnic must apply through My Portal on HRIS Unlimited.

RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anishininwak, Dakota Oyate, and Denésuline, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.