POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for performing various day to day accounting functions of the company. The Accountant will use current accounting practices to support accurate and timely financial reporting and budgeting processes.

• Essential Functions
• Financial Reporting
• Assist with the month-end process, such as journal entries, accruals and some aspects of financial report preparation (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cashflow).
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of the balance sheet accounts and address any issues.
• Monitor Accounts Receivable and prepare monthly statements to the customer and rectify any issues with payment.
• Monitor Accounts Payable and assist with any accounts payable tasks if required.
• Assist all accounting staff with the year-end audit, preparing any reports or information the auditors require.
• Consistently evaluate and suggest improvements to accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Budgeting
• Assist with the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly revisions for the company, with assistance from the Accounting Manager
• Integrate all forecasted sales and cost of sales information into the budget
• Assist with communication with all departments regarding their budgetary needs (expenses, capital, labour, etc.), analyze these requests for reasonableness using a zero-based budget approach, and update the budget if reasonable
• Track all changes made to the budget for easy explanation to stakeholders
• Continuously look for, and implement, improvements to the budget process to increase accuracy
• Asset Management
• Assist with the tracking of all capital assets and maintain our asset tracking system, with assistance from the departments
• Communicate with departments regarding the whereabouts of the assets they are responsible for
• With assistance from the Accounting Manager, obtain approval from the relevant departments during asset disposition, ensure the value of the asset is accurate, and record the disposal
• Core Competencies
• Interpersonal Communication: Accurate sharing of information, feelings, and meaning through verbal and non-verbal messages (including the expression of empathy, openness, trust etc.)
• Written Communication: Effective, clear, complete, concise, accurate, and courteous sending of written messages or instructions
• Priority Management: Focusing time and resources towards work, projects, and tasks that impact high-value projects and goals; being able to decern between urgent and important requests; delegate when and where appropriate
• Problem Solving: Defining a problem, determining the cause, identifying, prioritizing responses, selecting alternatives for a solution, and then implementing a solution
• Cultural Modeling: Consistently demonstrating the behaviours that support KCC values, and encourage others to do the same
• Work Environment / Health and Safety
• Employees must wear all required PPE and safety clothing essential for safely performing their job duties.
• Employees must immediately report any defects, damage, or absence of protective equipment, as well as any violations of the Occupational Health & Safety Act or identified hazards, to their direct supervisor.
• Employees are expected to adhere to the company’s KCC 5-S program, ensuring a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Employees are required to stay alert and attentive to posted warnings and potential hazards related to machinery and equipment.
• Employees must familiarize themselves with and follow the company’s ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 policies and procedures.
• Employees must not tamper with protective devices, operate equipment unsafely, or engage in horseplay or any behavior that could cause harm.
• Environmental Sustainability
• Follow all company guidelines and procedures for recycling, waste diversion, and disposal.
• Participate in required environmental and waste management training sessions.
• Support company sustainability initiatives by adopting environmentally responsible practices in daily tasks.
• Encourage a clean and eco-conscious work environment by setting a good example for peers.
• Use designated bins and containers for different types of waste to support the company’s environmental goals.
• Use equipment and materials efficiently to reduce unnecessary waste.
• Qualifications
• A bachelor’s degree or college diploma in accounting, business, or commerce
• 0 - 3 years of experience in accounting
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with stakeholders to determine acceptable solutions.
• Demonstrated exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Experience creating detailed reports
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Experience with ERP systems
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and act with integrity

• Essential Functions
• Financial Reporting
• Assist with the month-end process, such as journal entries, accruals and some aspects of financial report preparation (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cashflow).
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of the balance sheet accounts and address any issues.
• Monitor Accounts Receivable and prepare monthly statements to the customer and rectify any issues with payment.
• Monitor Accounts Payable and assist with any accounts payable tasks if required.
• Assist all accounting staff with the year-end audit, preparing any reports or information the auditors require.
• Consistently evaluate and suggest improvements to accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Budgeting
• Assist with the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly revisions for the company, with assistance from the Accounting Manager
• Integrate all forecasted sales and cost of sales information into the budget
• Assist with communication with all departments regarding their budgetary needs (expenses, capital, labour, etc.), analyze these requests for reasonableness using a zero-based budget approach, and update the budget if reasonable
• Track all changes made to the budget for easy explanation to stakeholders
• Continuously look for, and implement, improvements to the budget process to increase accuracy
• Asset Management
• Assist with the tracking of all capital assets and maintain our asset tracking system, with assistance from the departments
• Communicate with departments regarding the whereabouts of the assets they are responsible for
• With assistance from the Accounting Manager, obtain approval from the relevant departments during asset disposition, ensure the value of the asset is accurate, and record the disposal
• Core Competencies
• Interpersonal Communication: Accurate sharing of information, feelings, and meaning through verbal and non-verbal messages (including the expression of empathy, openness, trust etc.)
• Written Communication: Effective, clear, complete, concise, accurate, and courteous sending of written messages or instructions
• Priority Management: Focusing time and resources towards work, projects, and tasks that impact high-value projects and goals; being able to decern between urgent and important requests; delegate when and where appropriate
• Problem Solving: Defining a problem, determining the cause, identifying, prioritizing responses, selecting alternatives for a solution, and then implementing a solution
• Cultural Modeling: Consistently demonstrating the behaviours that support KCC values, and encourage others to do the same
• Work Environment / Health and Safety
• Employees must wear all required PPE and safety clothing essential for safely performing their job duties.
• Employees must immediately report any defects, damage, or absence of protective equipment, as well as any violations of the Occupational Health & Safety Act or identified hazards, to their direct supervisor.
• Employees are expected to adhere to the company’s KCC 5-S program, ensuring a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Employees are required to stay alert and attentive to posted warnings and potential hazards related to machinery and equipment.
• Employees must familiarize themselves with and follow the company’s ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 policies and procedures.
• Employees must not tamper with protective devices, operate equipment unsafely, or engage in horseplay or any behavior that could cause harm.
• Environmental Sustainability
• Follow all company guidelines and procedures for recycling, waste diversion, and disposal.
• Participate in required environmental and waste management training sessions.
• Support company sustainability initiatives by adopting environmentally responsible practices in daily tasks.
• Encourage a clean and eco-conscious work environment by setting a good example for peers.
• Use designated bins and containers for different types of waste to support the company’s environmental goals.
• Use equipment and materials efficiently to reduce unnecessary waste.
• Qualifications
• A bachelor’s degree or college diploma in accounting, business, or commerce
• 0 - 3 years of experience in accounting
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with stakeholders to determine acceptable solutions.
• Demonstrated exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Experience creating detailed reports
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Experience with ERP systems
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and act with integrit