General Accountant

The Position

The General Accountant is responsible for tasks associated with the administration of Redeemer University’s RRSP/RRIF Portfolio, entering cash receipts into the accounting system, reconciling accounts receivables monthly, reconciling donations monthly, and coordinating the financial administration of all fixed assets.

This position is full-time casual, with the possibility of becoming permanent.

Responsibilities

RRSP/RRIF Investments

• Enter deposits, withdrawals, transfers in or out throughout the month into the RRSP program.
• Compare the RRSP/RRIF database to the accounting system for accuracy at month end and reconcile to the General Ledger.
• Prepare a RRSP /RRIF summary of contracts and transactions listing of RRSP/RRIF holders at month end and provide report to the Financial Services Director.
• Calculate and submit Withholding Tax monthly and forward to the assistant Director for remittance.
• Calculate RRIF payments on a monthly basis.
• Prepare official tax contribution receipts from the 60th day of the year to December 31 and from January 1 to March 1.
• Prepare T4RIF and T4RSP annually, mail to clients and submit to Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
• Review updates from the Trustee, Concentra Financial and from CRA in relation to RRSP and RRIF.
• Prepare annually a new contract list for RRSP/RRIF with account reconciliation for the calendar year.
• Prepare adjusting journal entries as required.
• Maintain list of all RRSP/RRIF holders for anti-terrorism screening.

General Ledger

• Reconcile monthly Accounts Receivables and balance to the General Ledger.
• Reconcile monthly Colleague/Raisers’ Edge donations
• Enter deposits into Colleague and assist General Accounts clerk with deposits during peak periods and holidays.

Fixed and Minor Assets

• Locate and tag fixed assets, file invoices with tag numbers, and enter tag numbers and pertinent information into Colleague Fixed Asset module.
• Balance Fixed Assets to General Ledger accounts.

Other

• Train and supervise student employee
• Prepare annual Tax Forms.

Preferred Skills and Attributes

• Familiar with tax reporting requirements and basic understanding of RRSPs and RRIFs.
• Skilled in Excel
• Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Education, Training & Certifications

• A relevant Community College diploma with bookkeeping work experience
• Training will be provided on Colleague (Redeemer’s accounting program) and any other specialized programs.

Other Requirements

• Understanding of Redeemer University (mission, values, and Reformed Christian identity)

The Application Process

Applicants are requested to email their application materials (cover letter and resume) and include a statement that articulates their faith perspective and its relation to the mission of Redeemer University. A range of qualifications are evaluated including distinguishing characteristics that demonstrate congruence with our identity as a university in the Protestant and Reformed Christian tradition. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.