Permanent
Job title:
Senior Accountant
Salary:
$60,000-$70,000
Role status:
Current opening
Our client:
A growing multi-entity organization based in the Niagara Region, Ontario.
Principal tasks and responsibilities include:
- Perform full-cycle accounting duties, including month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities.
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Prepare and reconcile trial balances, general ledger accounts and balance sheet schedules.
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Prepare journal entries, accruals and adjusting entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
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Perform financial statement and variance analysis, including month-over-month and year-over-year comparisons.
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Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reporting.
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Review accounts payable and accounts receivable aging reports and reconcile applicable sub-ledgers.
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Complete intercompany accounting and reconciliations across multiple entities.
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Assist with tax remittances, regulatory requirements and annual audit activities.
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Communicate professionally with internal departments and external stakeholders.
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Support and mentor junior accounting team members as required.
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Assist with the development and improvement of accounting procedures and processes.
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Support automation and technology initiatives aimed at improving efficiency within the accounting function.
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Complete special projects and additional accounting responsibilities as required.
Qualifications and pre-requisites:
- Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration or a related field.
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Minimum of three years of relevant accounting experience.
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Strong understanding of financial statements, trial balances, reconciliations and month-end processes.
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Experience performing financial analysis and variance reporting.
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Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
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Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
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Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
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Comfortable working with technology and process improvement initiatives.
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CPA designation or progress toward a CPA designation is considered an asset but is not required.
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Experience within a multi-entity environment is considered an asset.
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Previous industry-specific accounting or financial reporting experience is considered an asset.
Additional information or perks:
- $60,000-$70,000 annual salary.
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Five days per week onsite in the Niagara Region.
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Full-time, Monday to Friday.
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Exposure to multiple entities and a broad range of accounting responsibilities.
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Opportunities for continued learning and professional development.
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Career development and progression opportunities.
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Employee health and wellness initiatives.
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Opportunity to contribute to process improvement, automation and technology initiatives.
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