Position Overview
The Corporate Accountant plays a key role in supporting the accuracy, integrity, and timely execution of Alendel financial operations. This position is responsible for full cycle accounting activities, including month end close, reconciliations, journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and financial reporting support.
The role works closely with the Financial Controller to strengthen accounting processes, improve reporting quality, and maintain disciplined financial controls across a growing multi entity and multi currency environment. This is an in office role suited to a hands on accounting professional who brings strong ownership, sound judgment, and a results focused mindset.
Key Responsibilities
1. Full Cycle Accounting
- Support the full accounting cycle across day to day and month end activities
- Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and reclasses
- Maintain general ledger accuracy and ensure transactions are coded appropriately
- Support both Canadian and United States accounting activities as business needs evolve
- Assist with intercompany transactions and reconciliations
2. Month End Close and Financial Reporting
- Support and help drive the month end close process in a timely and accurate manner
- Prepare working papers, schedules, and supporting documentation for close and reporting
- Reconcile and analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts
- Assist the Financial Controller with internal financial reporting and analysis
- Identify issues impacting close timelines or reporting quality and escalate appropriately
3. Reconciliations and Account Integrity
- Perform monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, general ledger accounts, subledgers, and control accounts
- Maintain accurate supporting schedules for prepaid expenses, accruals, credit cards, and other key accounts
- Investigate discrepancies, resolve variances, and ensure all reconciling items are cleared on a timely basis
- Maintain strong balance sheet discipline and audit ready support files
4. Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Oversight
- Support oversight of Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) processes to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and strong process adherence
- Review customer payments, aging, collections activity, and cash application accuracy
- Review vendor payments, invoice coding, and payment support documentation
- Partner with team members across AR and AP to ensure transaction quality and timely issue resolution
5. Cash, Tax, and Compliance Support
- Support cash management activities, banking transactions, and cash flow visibility
- Assist with sales tax filings, audit requests, and supporting documentation
- Ensure financial transactions comply with internal controls and company policies
- Support ongoing improvements in accounting procedures and financial controls
6. Process Improvement and Controller Support
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting workflows, and operational efficiency
- Support implementation of process improvements and system enhancements
- Provide reliable accounting support to the Financial Controller on priority projects and special initiatives
- Contribute to a finance function that is organized, scalable, and aligned with business growth
Key Success Measures
- Month end close completed accurately and on time
- Balance sheet accounts reconciled and supported monthly
- Journal entries and reconciliations completed with strong attention to detail
- Issues identified proactively and resolved with urgency
- Strong support provided to the Financial Controller and Finance team
- Accounting processes maintained with discipline, ownership, and continuous improvement
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance
- Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience in a full cycle accounting environment
- Strong experience with month end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance
- Experience supporting financial reporting and working with balance sheet accounts
- Experience in a multi currency environment required
- Experience with intercompany accounting is an asset
- SAP Business One experience strongly preferred
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and operate with a high level of accountability
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments
Preferred Candidate Profile
We are looking for a candidate who:
- thinks beyond transaction processing
- takes ownership of outcomes, not just tasks
- is comfortable working in a growing and changing environment
- brings sound accounting judgment and attention to detail
- can support the Financial Controller with reliability and professionalism
Job Type
Schedule
- In office position
- Monday to Friday
- 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- 40 hours per week
Compensation and Benefits
- Annual salary range: $75,000 to $80,000, based on experience and qualifications
- Comprehensive benefits plan including dental, vision care, prescriptions, and life insurance
- Yearly performance reviews in line with company policies
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00-$80,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
