Sr. Accountant
Toronto, Ontario / London, Ontario / Windsor, Ontario / Ottawa, Ontario / Montreal, Quebec / Quebec City, Quebec
Corporate Operations – Accounting /
Full-time, Permanent /
Remote
Responsible for overseeing financial activities, maintaining accurate and timely financial records, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and industry best practices. Competent in financial reporting, strategy and governance, management accounting, internal controls, finance, and tax. Supports the Sr. Manager, Accounting in day-to-day activities and projects, and provides guidance to the Accounting team and others.
Financial Reporting & Analysis (30%)
- Preparation and/or review of general journal entries for all companies.
- Preparation and review of all management level reporting (product line/executive/departmental) including detailed and appropriate analysis of variances (mainly expenses) where required.
- Evaluate and implement appropriate accounting policies and procedures to meet financial reporting needs.
Account Reconciliation (25%)
- Prepare and update account reconciliation files on a pre-determined schedule to ensure the accuracy of financial records and prepare appropriate level balance sheet analysis.
- Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial statements.
- Communicate with internal/external stakeholders to ensure any outstanding balances are cleared appropriately
Payroll & Taxation (15%)
- Preparation of accurate and timely entries relating to payroll transactions.
- Coordinate with tax professionals to prepare and file tax returns by providing data and responses in a timely manner.
- Assess tax requirements for all entities to ensure best practices are implemented and entities are compliant with regulations and guidelines.
Internal Controls/Process Improvements/Projects (15%)
- Document and where necessary develop and maintain departmental processes and procedures to ensure up-to-date detailed work instructions.
- Identify operational risks and implement internal controls to minimize risk that aligns with organization’s strategy, mission, vision, and values.
- Working with the Sr. Manager, Accounting, identify and prioritize projects, develop a workplan and monitor through completion.
Team Collaboration (15%)
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to provide financial support and guidance.
- Collaborate with other accounting and finance professionals to maintain consistency and best practices.
- Support various special projects from creation to implementation including software implementation and product line analytical and accounting support where required.
Qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree (Accounting or Finance specialization preferred) and 4-6 years of progressive Accounting experience
- Accounting or finance specialty preferred, and CPA designation preferred
- Global accounting and tax experience preferred
- Extensive knowledge of GAAP and ASPE
- Experience with tax authorities
- Business Acumen
- Communication skills
- Project Management
- Change Management
- Technical familiarity and experience with ERP systems and other accounting systems that integrate into ERP systems
- Technical skills: proficiency in Excel, ability to use Excel tools/other systems to generate reports that meet reporting needs
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and creatively.
- Proven ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to question the status quo and propose innovative alternatives.
- Excellent analytical skills to evaluate processes and identify inefficiencies.
- A proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement and achieving tangible results.
$76,000 - $127,000 a year
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