Wasaya Airways LP Looking for Accounting Officer at Thunder Bay, ON Full Time

ACCOUNTING OFFICER
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

ONE (1) FULL-TIME POSITION – THUNDER BAY,

YQT

POSTING NUMBER: ACC- 05-22 STATUS: INTERNAL/EXTERNAL COMPETITION

POSTING DATE: May 2022 CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

AFFILIATION: Non-Union HOURS PER WEEK: 40 (Full-Time)

SALARY GROUP: Experience Based HOURLY RATE: Experience Based

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Accounting Officer is responsible for reviewing data in various revenue systems and accurately posting billing invoices, reconciling between revenue systems and accounting software, and assisting with other accounting and administrative duties in the department.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Prepare batch invoicing using details from Amelia Res reports and verifying accuracy of invoices through review of details in the reservation system, and subsequent reconciling between reservations and accounting system
2. Prepare batch invoicing for fuel sales based on delivery slips provided from operations and working with vendors to reconcile fuel deliveries between accounting and customer records, and subsequent assistance in reconciling fuel sale records with other systems. Careful attention to detail is required to ensure accuracy of rates and locations.

3. Invoice northern airwaybills as needed
4. Verify in Amelia and approve Interline invoices for FIMs, passenger travel and freight
5. Summarized de-icing documentation for invoicing
6. Invoice and record Canada Post delivery revenue & calculate related fuel adjustments
7. Effective oral and written communications internally with other departments and with external agents to ensure accurate and complete invoicing.
8. Prepare and perform monthly reconciliations of key review and receivable accounts
9. Play an active role in ongoing improvement efforts in the revenue, receivables, and collection process
10. Assistance processing accounts payable invoices and filing as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma
• College Diploma in accounting or equivalent work experience
• 1- or more years related accounting experience
• On-the-job training will be provided by experts in this field

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must have excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent computer skills in using MS excel and MS word, internet, and e-mail
• Proven skills and experience working in a computerized accounting environment
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with strong interpersonal skills
• Able to work well under pressure
• Flexible, able to deal with change
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude

Assets:

• Ability to communicate in Oji-Cree or Ojibway
• Experience with working with Sage 300
• Previous experience working in the airline or transportation industry

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Overtime as required
• Weekend work may be required
• Some travel may be required
• Ability to lift or move up to 20lbs
• Manual dexterity is required to use desktop computer and peripherals
• Identify proof of vaccination

Job Types: Full-time, Casual

Salary: $18.00-$21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (required)