Accounting Technician

Job Description:

Murphy’s Pharmacies has been caring for Islanders for over 40 years and has received multiple national awards for health promotion, patient care, innovation and charitable work.

As we work to transform healthcare, delivering exceptional experiences for our clients, we’re looking for a Full Time Accounting Technician who shares our values of care, collaboration and community to join us on our journey.

If you have Accounting experience, a keen eye for detail and are interested in being part of a team of like-minded people who love making a difference – while having fun doing it – you should consider applying.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Group benefits, including health, dental, insurance and disability
• Company Pension Plan with matching contributions up to 4% of annual salary
• Discounts with local businesses to help save you money while supporting local
• Competitive salary
• Subsidized fitness membership

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in accounting or related field or equivalent experience
• Working knowledge of accounting systems; Sage 300/ Sage50 preferred
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in accounting and bookkeeping preferred
• Must possess a positive attitude and quick learning skills
• Strong working knowledge of accounting processes and best practices
• Excellent analytical skills with an attention to detail
• Integrity, with an ability to handle confidential information
• Good communications skills and the ability to manage issues with sensitivity
• Physical requirements include: lifting, moving up to 20 pounds; sitting for extended periods of time; repetitive hand movement; working on computer for extended periods of time

How You’ll Spend Your Time

As a key member of the Murphy’s Pharmacies finance team, the Accounting Technician works closely with the Manager of Finance to ensure day-to-day accounting, financial reporting and payroll requirements for a group of companies within the organization are met. They are skilled in executing finance related projects and task, collaborating with key stakeholders while meeting set timelines.

• Working with a team to ensure that the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting requirements are met.
• Reconciliation of banks, credit card and loan accounts
• Posting to the general journal, set up of recurring transactions
• Maintaining or providing assistance with internal worksheet calculations
• Processing of invoice accrual and payment of Accounts Payable
• Issuing of sales invoices and applying receipts to open invoices
• Working with operational staff in different business units to ensure financial data is received in a timely and accurate manner
• HST return filings
• Assisting in monthly book close process
• Preparation of compliance documents and filing as required by government agencies
• Ensuring accuracy of data for reporting of financial results on a regular basis to management
• Working within a defined reporting schedule and following established and evolving financial controls
• Assisting with data and information requests and support documentation as required
• Organize and update financial records as needed (digital and physical)
• Analyze transactions and prepare detailed reports
• Perform regular, detailed audits to ensure accuracy in financial documents, expenditures and investments
• Monitor bookkeeping activities regularly
• Keep company financial information confidential
• Establish accounting policies and procedures where required
• Stay informed on industry developments and changes in regulations
• Working within a defined reporting schedule and following established and evolving financial controls
• Assisting with data and information requests and support documentation as required.
• Preparation of financial statements

ARE YOU OUR NEXT TEAM MEMBER?

Please submit your cover letter and resume to Manager of Finance – Stacey Myers at smyers@murphyhealthcare.ca.

Although we appreciate each application, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Preference will be given to internal applicants.

Murphy’s Pharmacies is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We are an equal opportunity employer.