Parks of the St. Lawrence Looking for Group Leader, Accounts Receivable at Morrisburg, ON Full Time

CLASSIFICATION: Office Administration 10

COMPENSATION GROUP: OPSEU – Office Administration

SALARY RANGE: $27.15 to $31.96 per hour

PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT: Regular full-time

HOURS OF WORK: 36.25 hours per week

DIVISION: Corporate Services

LOCATION: Administration Building, 11 km east of Morrisburg, Ontario

POSTING DATE: September 23, 2022

CLOSING DATE: October 7, 2022

AREA OF SEARCH: OPEN

WHAT CAN I EXPECT TO DO IN THIS ROLE?

You will lead the day-to-day co-ordination of activities for the Accounts Receivable function using an integrated financial management system. Position is responsible for the following duties:

• Organizes workload and assigns duties to ensure deadlines are met including the accurate processing, recording, reporting and reconciliation of revenue and accounts received in compliance with government policies and regulations.
• Co-ordinates the balancing of all daily revenues received from all sales outlets within SLPC business units.
• Co-ordinates data entry of revenue information into Sage 300 ERP and other account receivable ERP systems and modules.
• Reconciles bank deposits and reports with bank statements as well as bank deposits to sales information by area.
• Conducts cash handling site audits at business and functional units.
• Ensures the integrity and timely entry of financial information for the preparation of month-end reports; prepares month-end statement of accounts.
• Provides advice to develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
• Provides guidance and interpretation to managers, supervisors, and staff regarding the processing and AR accounting of invoices and daily sales.
• Prepares accounts receivable interim and year-end audit documentation.
• Continually strive to make AR more efficient by improving existing processes and supporting implementation of automated technology solutions.
• Work with customers and business units to ensure timely collection of aged receivables.
• Prepares ad hoc reports as required.
• Practice regular review and full compliance with SLPC’s accounts receivable directive.
• Support other finance department functions as required and other tasks as assigned by Finance Manager.
• Embody the SLPC’s equity, diversity and inclusion principles while interacting with staff and guests.

HOW DO I QUALIFY?

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

You have:

• Experience in processing AR transactions utilizing computerized information systems in a high-volume environment.
• Sound knowledge of financial automation software, automated banking reconciliation software, point-of-sales systems, online payment systems, and online banking to input, retrieve and manipulate financial data.
• Demonstrated, progressive experience in accounts receivables to maintain and establish policies

and procedures and to understand government regulations.

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to accurately maintain financial management system.
• Knowledge of bank reconciliation processes and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience of timely collection of aged receivables.

LEADERSHIP, COMMUNICATION AND CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS

You have:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to deal with staff and suppliers in a professional, tactful, and effective way and with the public in obtaining/providing information and collecting overdue accounts.
• Strong supervisory skills to establish priorities and coordinate the work of the unit to meet deadlines.

COMPUTER, ORGANIZATIONAL AND ANALYTICAL SKILLS

You have:

• The ability to plan, organize and implement AR accounting procedures.
• Strong analytical skills to assess business problems related to the AR function and develop solutions.
• Proficiency with computerized financial management systems and various software to access data, prepare reports, spreadsheets, financial statements, etc.

WHY WORK FOR THE ST. LAWRENCE PARKS COMMISSION?

• Belong to one of the largest employers in Ontario, the Ontario Public Service, and open the door to a diverse range of career opportunities throughout the province
• Supportive team environment
• Staff discounts
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Excellent pension and benefit plans

HOW TO APPLY:
1. Please apply online, https://www.parks.on.ca/about/careers/.

2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages.

3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed above. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job.

4. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

5. Every external candidate must identify their prior employment in the Ontario Public Service including positions, dates of employment and any re-employment restrictions.

REMEMBER: THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS 11:59 PM ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2022.

WE THANK ALL CANDIDATES FOR APPLYING, BUT ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR FURTHER SCREENING OR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

St. Lawrence Parks Commission is committed to employment equity. We welcome applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. The St. Lawrence Parks Commission is also committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. We will make appropriate accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process for applicants with disabilities. To obtain a copy of this posting in an alternative format or to request any accommodation please contact us directly through Human Resources at 1-800-437-2233, ext. 2440. Information received relating to accommodation requests will be addressed confidentially.