General Accountant

Description

Position at OmniaBio

Position Summary

At OmniaBio, we rely on a meticulously prepared financial data to drive our business forward. The General Accountant keeps that system running smoothly by supporting the management of our general ledger through accurate tracking, recording and reconciliation of transactions. We are searching for a skilled financial specialist to join our team to process, track, and record receivables and revenues in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. The General Accountant will have a daily, ongoing impact on financial transactions, keeping us on track, on time, and on good terms with our internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will be a well-organized individual who can set and manage various stakeholders’ expectations and is able to drive continuous improvements and best practices in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

The employee’s services include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Process month end journal entries in the ERP system (SAP S4/Hana) while ensuring accuracy of general ledger (GL) coding.
• Ensure proper approvals are captured in accordance with the company’s delegation of authority policies.
• Respond to inquiries on balances and provide analysis and supporting information as required.
• Work with cross-functional teams and other authorized personnel to ensure timely resolution of issues
• Perform payroll accounting.
• Lead the preparation of month-end accruals and reconcile balance sheet accounts regularly.
• Ensure accounting policies, procedures and controls are strictly adhered to.
• Assist with the preparation of the Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Financial Statements
• Support annual and ad hoc audits by preparing Audit schedules, coordinating the provision of audit samples and liaising with external auditors on other queries
• Prepare financial information and reports needed for external agencies, including monthly HST tax filings, status reports for funding agencies and other information as required
• File/archive documents and assist with ad-hoc administrative duties.
• Strictly adhere to all compliance requirements, specifically with respect to taxation matters
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in business or accounting discipline
• CPA or other professional designation
• 4+ years of relevant work experience in a similar role
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with ERP systems, SAP a plus
  
  

Desired Characteristics

• Well organized
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate complex financial issues
• High ethical standards
• Strong service orientation
• Ability to understand complex issues and financial linkages in applying knowledge
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Analytical and insightful
• Problem solver
• Diligent and accurate in preparing deliverables
• Confident in approach
• Active listener
• High integrity and transparency
• Collaborative, team player
• Values diversity and being respectful of others
  
  

OmniaBio is a developing organization and represents a fluid working environment. Flexibility and adaptability are essential, and duties will be influenced by the needs of the organization.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

An applicant’s compensation package is finalized once the interview process is concluded and accounts for the nature of the role as well as the experience, competencies (job knowledge, skills and abilities) of the applicant and internal equity.

OmniaBio is committed to accessibility, diversity, and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process, providing the applicant has met the bona fide requirements for the open position. Applicants should make their requirements known once contacted to schedule an interview, or when the job offer has been made.