Finance Analyst

at  Russell A Farrow Limited

Farrow, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuehne+Nagel Group, is headquartered in Windsor, Canada. Farrow brings to the global trade industry over 110 years of expertise in cross-border customs brokerage, import/export trade compliance consulting, and integrated logistics services (international freight forwarding/global supply chain management, warehousing/distribution, and ground transportation). With operating locations across Canada, the United States, and Europe, Farrow manages over 800 employees with 38 offices and warehouses including those of acquired companies D.J. Powers Co. Inc. and Link+ Corporation. Farrow is proud to be a Canada’s Best Managed Companies winner for fourteen consecutive years, achieving Platinum Club status in the most recent eight years – an accomplishment few companies attain.
Position Summary
This role is responsible for accounting tasks related to maintaining and processing Accounts Payable transactions and providing general financial accounting support for multiple related companies.

Key Responsibilities (Supervisory/Materials/Information)

• Review, code, and process vendor invoices for payment.
• Complete month-end balancing and close the Accounts Payable sub-ledger to the General Ledger.
• Ensure payments comply with company policies, generally accepted accounting principles, and federal, provincial, and related tax regulations.
• Prepare various monthly journal entries.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations for selected balance sheet accounts, addressing discrepancies, and preparing adjusting journal entries as needed.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as tracking Multi-Function Units (MFUs) and managing Credit Card and cellphone programs.
• Participate in project implementation teams to enhance technology and processes in Financial Accounting and Accounts Payable.
• Develop tools to optimize financial document analysis.
• Assist with government reporting requirements, including HST, QST, and GST filings.
• Undertake various project assignments as needed.
• Complete other related duties as assigned by the Assistant Manager – Accounting, Reporting & Analysis, or, in their absence, the Director of Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis.

Education and Experience

• Graduate of a recognized post-secondary institution in accounting or a related discipline.
• 5 – 7 years related work experience.
• Financial analytical experience is an asset.
• Several years of progressive experience within a computerized general ledger system. Experience with Sage is highly desirable.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Previous experience with multiple entity corporate structures.

Competencies, Working Skills & Attributes

• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Tactful and dependable.
• Strong communications skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret government regulations, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to write reports, prepare correspondence and procedure and make presentations to management.
• Excellent attention to detail, able to perform analysis and make recommendations.

Working Conditions, Mental Effort & Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time while auditing and / or entering data.
• Ability to focus on computer screen and / or written materials for extended periods of time.
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
• Must work under deadlines and related stresses in a timely and efficient manner.
• Must be available to work longer hours/overtime during peak periods.

Farrow is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request

• Review, code, and process vendor invoices for payment.
• Complete month-end balancing and close the Accounts Payable sub-ledger to the General Ledger.
• Ensure payments comply with company policies, generally accepted accounting principles, and federal, provincial, and related tax regulations.
• Prepare various monthly journal entries.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations for selected balance sheet accounts, addressing discrepancies, and preparing adjusting journal entries as needed.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as tracking Multi-Function Units (MFUs) and managing Credit Card and cellphone programs.
• Participate in project implementation teams to enhance technology and processes in Financial Accounting and Accounts Payable.
• Develop tools to optimize financial document analysis.
• Assist with government reporting requirements, including HST, QST, and GST filings.
• Undertake various project assignments as needed.
• Complete other related duties as assigned by the Assistant Manager – Accounting, Reporting & Analysis, or, in their absence, the Director of Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis