Accountant

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Do you thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and enjoy working in a team atmosphere? Are you an “outside the box” thinker who strives to implement continuous improvements? Do you take a strategic approach to your work? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced culture where your opinions are valued and respected?

Mitacs is a national not-for-profit that helps industry and non-profit partners solve strategic challenges by leveraging Canada’s world-class post-secondary talent and a global network of industry, academic, and government partnerships. Through these collaborations, Mitacs helps business and community partners succeed, improves students’ on-the-job skills development, and strengthens Canada’s world-class innovation ecosystem. At Mitacs, we strive to develop the next generation of innovators with vital research and business skills. In partnership with domestic and international companies, governments and academia, we support a new economy using Canada’s most valuable resource – its people. 

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Accountant (10-months Contract)

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Operations, the Accountant is responsible for, but not limited

to, maintaining the accounts receivable and payable systems and integrity of the general ledger by entering all transactions into the accounting system accurately, creating and processing invoices to external stakeholders and responding to customer inquiries related to the invoice and payment process.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Entering all transactions into accounting system accurately
• Creating and processing invoices to appropriate accounts
• Providing invoices to external stakeholders
• Responding to customer inquiries relating to the invoice and payment process 
• Matching invoices with purchase orders and ensure appropriate approvals
• Process cheques, wires and EFT’s on a weekly basis
• Maintain an orderly accounting filing system
• Document new and updated processes 
• Deal with a high volume of transactions
• Responding to queries and requests from internal and external stakeholders
• Processing university statement of account reports
• Additional tasks as assigned 

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:  

• Post-secondary education and a combination of commercial or business experience with training in an accounts payable role
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and functions, including but not limited to, journal
• entries, invoice processing procedures, etc.
• 1+ years accounts receivable accounting work experience is preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics is an asset
• Attention to detail and accuracy are essential
• Strong communication skills – both written and oral – with all levels of stakeholders
• Self-motivated with the ability to work in a remote team environment
• Knowledge of written and spoken English is required in this role as you will interact with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders located across Canada

Hiring Range: $50,083 – $56,810

Hiring and Salary Range Transparency 

Typically, employees are hired, transferred, or promoted within the salary range, specifically between the minimum and midpoint in the hiring range.

The salary range refers to the range of base salaries for a given position, encompassing the minimum and maximum amounts. The midpoint of the range is positioned approximately halfway between the minimum and maximum, indicating a fully qualified employee with comprehensive job knowledge and experience for the role.

Only in rare and exceptional circumstances, where a candidate has the experience, skills, and expertise that far exceed those required for the position, would we consider paying above the hiring range for this role.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and decolonization are core values at Mitacs. We believe a diverse workforce comprised of individuals with different ideas, strengths, interests, and backgrounds (e.g., gender identities and expressions, Indigeneity, race, abilities, sexual orientation, and other identities) are crucial to our success. We welcome everyone to apply, and encourage you to connect with us if you require accommodations during the recruitment process.