NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY:
SENIOR ACCOUNTING CLERK
Oshawa PUC Networks Inc, a subsidiary of Oshawa Power & Utilities Corporation, and affiliate of fiber optic, district energy and renewable generation businesses, is the local hydro-electric distribution company that supplies electricity to more than 58,000 customers in the city of Oshawa. Located just 45 minutes east of Toronto off the shores of Lake Ontario, Oshawa serves as the economic engine for the Durham Region. Home to Lakeridge Health, Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa boasts a diversified economy ranging from advanced manufacturing and power generation to information technology and transportation.
Oshawa PUC Networks Inc maintains 1000 km of overhead and underground distribution lines within a 150 km2 service territory, operated at 44 and 13.8 kV, supplied by 9 distribution and 3 transmission substations. The organization is committed to the safe, reliable and efficient delivery of electricity through responsible financial management, strategic reinvestment and continuous innovation.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Manager, Financial Reporting, the Senior Accounting Clerk will be responsible for, but not limited to, daily cash/bank reconciliations, the timely and accurate completion of journal data entry, account schedules and reconciliations, and sales tax and other such government filings as required. This position will also be expected to provide support and assistance as required for various audits, budget and other analysis exercises.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
• Daily reconciliations of cash/bank accounts and management of cheque fraud protection system.
• Calculate, run reports, analyze, prepare schedules and complete monthly filings for sales taxes and other such government filings as required
• Monthly reconciliation and analysis of multiple accounts including, but not limited to, Prepaid Account, Canada Post Account, Retailer Payments, Credit Card Payments, Accounts receivable, A/R Aging & cycle classification, Customer Deposits, IESO Invoice, and HST.
• Daily interaction as necessary with banking contacts and customer service department to resolve issues such as cash allocation and error investigation and identification.
• Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
To be considered for this position applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
• Possess a Certificate or Diploma from a post-secondary school in Accounting/Finance studies.
• Work experience employing higher-level bookkeeping and accounting skills. Excellent knowledge/experience of computer systems (Great Plains Financial, Web Banking, Microsoft Business – Excel, Word, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of all aspects of banking (cheque fraud protection management, bank reconciliations, transaction investigation, web banking, interaction with bank representatives, etc.).
• Must be detail oriented and self-motivated with strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to troubleshoot and excellent problem solving skills will be key to success in this position.
WAGE RATE: As per the collective agreement.
Applications in the form of a resume and covering letter will be accepted by Human Resources until Wednesday, October 3, 2018.
September 18, 2018
