Knowledge and Experience:

• The position requires the completion of the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Program or a business degree in accounting, finance or administration with at least two years of experience in relevant financial or accounting function at an intermediate level /OR a college diploma, or working towards the completion of the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Program with a minimum of five years of experience in a variety of relevant financial accounting functions at an intermediate level.
• Knowledge of collective agreements and the Union principles as they apply to staff and members.
• Demonstrated competence with computer technology in a Windows environment (e.g. data base, spreadsheet, word processing, email and Internet).
• Advanced knowledge of a Financial Software, knowledge of Acomba would be an asset.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and skills in the use of general office equipment.

Capabilities:

• Ability to interpret and apply various directives and collective agreements.
• Excellent knowledge and skills in accounting at an intermediate level including accounting principles, practices, and techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in both official languages.
• Ability to manage changing priorities, peak of workloads and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and to be trustworthy regarding the accuracy of financial data.

Personal suitabilities:

• Good interpersonal skills, discretion, tact and ability to deal with various stakeholders in a diplomatic manner.

A detailed job description is available on our website:  http://psacunion.ca/jobs-psac or on the attached document below.