QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, including 2+ years in a financial management position leading a team.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel, and other MS Office products.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and currency conversion.
• Proven track record in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and department performance analysis.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to assist the Director of Accounting in managing day-to-day operations of the Accounting & Invoicing Departments. This role includes overseeing financial operations, preparing financial reports, and supervising a small team of 3-4 employees. The ideal candidate will be able to start as soon as possible.
REPORTS TO: Director of Accounting

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the organization including: A/R, A/P, bank reconciliations, invoicing, and other transactions
• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
• Assist with the annual budget process, providing working papers and historical information
• Assist with year end audit process by ensuring information and systems are organized in accordance with Accountant expectations
• Ensure proper maintenance of the general ledger system.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend effective financial policies.
• Oversee accounts payable, receivable, and internal cheque requests, bank deposits, purchasing orders, payroll assistance, invoicing among other tasks.
• Perform month-end reconciliations and assist in month-end closing procedures.
• Auditing accounting files and perform general expenses management
• Assist with setup of new customer and vendor accounts and maintenance
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Assist with recruitment and training of accounting staff.
• Other duties as assigned