JOB SUMMARY

The General Accountant, reporting directly to the Controller and working closely with the Senior Accountant, will provide support to Finance and Accounting Department including the month-end close.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Minimum of 3-5 year of accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of accounting standards, including generally accepted accounting principles and international financial reporting standards
• Familiarity with foreign currency accounting and consolidation of financial statements across multiple entities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Curiosity about processes and how processes can be made more efficient is essential
• Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to create efficiencies and improve processes
• Excellent project management, collaboration and communication skills
• Advanced capabilities with Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel, required
• Experience with ERP system, preferably MS Dynamics NAV, and related business processes required

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred or enrolled in the program
  Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Etobicoke, ON M9C 5E

• Support month-end close processes across multiple entities
• Reconciliation of and overall responsibility for assigned general ledger accounts (including investigation of variances and unusual items)
• Prepare bank reconciliations
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations; including subledgers
• Assist and support with accounts payable and receivable transactions and reconciliations
• Performance of month-end account reconciliations for multiple entities;
• Assist with process improvement and automation of repetitive tasks by utilizing software tools to streamline repetitive tasks like data entry, transaction recording, and report generation
• Assist with preparation of monthly accurate and timely financial statements including preparation of consolidated financial statements while ensuring compliance with accounting standards
• Analyzing company’s accounts and ensuring compliance with financial reporting and other standard accounting procedures.
• Prepare monthly reporting and remittances for sales taxes
• Prepare monthly journal entries including payroll entries and reconciliation
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide information and support to third party accountants for preparation of sales tax/income tax returns and audits
• Assist in ad hoc reporting requirements and projects, as needed