Accounting Generalist

People Functions

• Maintain a harmonious and professional relationship with co-workers and supervisors.

• Comply with and enforce Four Seasons’ Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in EmPact.

• Assist in other areas of the Accounting office as needed.

Product Functions

• Maintain alphabetical vendor files containing complete invoices and backup documentation attached to cheques for efficient post-payment reference; ensure all filing is current.

• Ensure all payments are made correctly with appropriate authorization (approved PO), evidence of receipt, and proper Accounts Payable stamp.

• Process all Accounts Payable invoices and manual cheques through the computer system.

• Complete wire authorization forms for transfers, ensuring dual signatories and full supporting documentation.

• Maintain and update a list of standing orders for electronic disbursements, ensuring approvals and monthly verification by cheque signatories.

• Verify and process expense reports and petty cash reimbursements in compliance with internal controls.

• Reconcile vendor statements upon receipt, clearly noting reconciling items and resolving discrepancies directly with vendors.

• Prepare manual cheques as required, following approval from the Director or Assistant Director of Finance.

• Run required reports at month-end to close the Accounts Payable cycle.

• Ensure all goods and services received but not yet invoiced are properly accrued and expensed, with accurate supporting documentation.

• Prepare journal entries for accruals of invoices received after closing or for goods/services received but not yet invoiced.

• Maintain separate files for purchases of operating equipment and capital items under the direction of the Assistant Director of Finance.

• Assist in preparing Accounts Payable documentation for annual microfilming or archiving.

• Maintain and continually update the approved vendor listing file.

• Answer telephones and record messages accurately.

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