Sr Accountant

Job Description

Senior Accountant:

This position is responsible for assisting the Finance Department in creating accurate and timely financial records for the organization. This includes month-end close activities, account reconciliations, financial reporting, assisting with financial analysis and other projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engage in critical and confidential aspects of accounting and finance
• Ensure compliance with the financial procedures of the organization
• Prepare monthly journal entries
• Month end close process
• Perform various control reconciliations including bank, accounts receivable, accounts payable and inventory reconciliations
• Perform various balance sheet reconciliations including inter-company
• Fixed asset accounting
• IFRS Lease accounting
• Cross train and serve as back up for other accounting duties/leadership
• Assist in the budgeting and forecasting process under the guidance of the Accounting Manager
• Preparation of year end schedules to support corporate reporting and audit requirements
• Assist with compiling information for both internal and external audits throughout the year
• Preparation of various ad hoc financial reports and other projects as required
• Other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned
  
  

QUALIFICATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required
• 5 years of accounting experience
• IFRS experience is preferred
  
  

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficiency with ERP systems such as D365 and AS400 is preferred
• Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Very strong working knowledge of Excel such as V Lookup, tables etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization and work well under pressure
• Excellent time management and organization skills required, very high attention to detail
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task with minimal supervision
• Problem solving skills and the ability to take command and ownership of projects, driving them to timely, efficient, and accurate completion
• Ability to multitask on projects requiring broad skill sets, while maintaining high standards of work in a fast-paced environment, with competing priorities
• Thoroughness and ability to work collectively as part of a team