RDA Accounting Senior Analyst

at  Air Liquide

HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE AND GROW?

The Sr Accounting Analyst will support the business objectives based on the Controller organization’s scope of responsibility. The major areas of responsibility will include: financial accounting and reporting, including month-end close processes; general ledger account analyses; preparation and posting of journal entries; research, analyses and reporting; internal reporting requests; fulfilling requests related to internal/external audit and other ad hoc analyses and special projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• CPA designation preferred or in-progress

Required Length & Type of Experience:

• 4+ years progressive accounting experience
• Advanced computer skills (Google Suite, Microsoft Excel), experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and/or ERP systems.
• Rental industry experience is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of general accounting matters and IFRS/GAAP.
• Strong “client service” mindset and work well with internal customers as well as external parties.
• Capable of prioritizing responsibilities on a daily basis to meet required deadlines.
• Exhibits customer focused behavior such as building positive relationships and strives to understand customer’s needs, both internal and external.
• Ability to deal with difficult situations in a diplomatic and professional manner.
• Apply exceptionally strong analytical skills through critical thinking with an ability to problem solve.
• Vision, continuous improvement and a quality mindset.

• Month-end procedures, including the preparation and posting of journal entries including:
• General Accounting / accruals
• Payroll transactions/accruals
• P-Card and Travel Card transactions/accruals
• Perform tasks ensuring accurate financial and statistical close processes including general ledger account reconciliations and other analyses within established timelines. Direct responsibility will include:
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Ad-hoc entries arising from the month end close review process
• Due to Airgas reconciliations
• Fixed Assets (non rental, non pooled): additions, disposals, depreciation, reconcile gain/loss
• Capable of completing a complete close for a small business unit
• Preparation of reports and other information related to internal requests from the division/branches as well as Corporate.
• Ensures compliance with the Company’s financial policies/procedures and other matters related to compliance.
• Other duties as assigned