Senior Accountant at Aston Carter

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 26

Salary

52.88

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Month-End Close, Account Reconciliations, Journal Entries, Revenue Recognition, Intercompany Transactions, ERP, US GAAP, Internal Controls, SOX Compliance, Excel, Communication, Flux Analysis, CPA, Hyperion, HFM, Process Improvement

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Job Title: Accountant Job Description We are seeking a highly motivated Accountant to join our team and support the accounting functions for a large manufacturing client. This role involves performing account reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, assisting with audit preparations, and preparing financial reports. The Accountant will play a key role in the operations of both regional and client-specific accounting functions. Responsibilities Accurately prepare and record complex monthly journal entries related to month-end close. Prepare Balance Sheet account reconciliations and assist with forecasting expenses in assigned accounts. Communicate and coordinate with plant accountants, segment leads, and third-party service providers to obtain necessary information for analysis, forecasts, and reconciliations. Enter, revise, sort, and create tables for analysis on high-priority accounts and quarter/year-end packages. Understand transactional flows within the business process related to assigned general ledger accounts. Maintain internal control compliance, identify control weaknesses, and support internal and external audit requests. Suggest process improvements to ensure effective controls over financial accounting and reporting for the region. Create and update detailed process documentation, ensuring accounting implications are clear. Monitor compliance with GAAP and company procedures. Communicate effectively and mentor staff accountants. Act as a point of contact for general accounting questions from dependent accounting services. Prepare special projects, ad hoc requests, and other analyses as assigned by management. Exercise discretion and independent judgment in dealing with critical and confidential matters. Essential Skills 4+ years of progressive experience with at least 2 years as a Accountant. Proficiency in month-end close, account reconciliations, journal entries, and revenue recognition. Experience with intercompany transactions and recharges. Large ERP experience (Oracle, SAP, MS Dynamics). Knowledge of US GAAP, Internal Controls, and SOX Compliance. Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills (Pivots, Vlookups, Xlookups). Strong communication skills in both written and verbal formats. Additional Skills & Qualifications Flux analysis experience. CPA designation or near completion of CPA (CA, CMA, CGA). Experience with Hyperion or HFM. Experience in a publicly traded manufacturing company. Ability to process close periods in under 4 days. Proactive and eager to learn, with strong organizational skills. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Burnaby, BC. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $52.88/hr. Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Burnaby,BC. À propos d'Aston Carter: Aston Carter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. Spécialisés dans la comptabilité, la finance, les ressources humaines, l’acquisition de talents, la chaîne d’approvisionnement et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de l'industrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre réseau expansif pour répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients et de notre communauté de talents avec agilité et excellence. Avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie-Pacifique et en Europe, Aston Carter est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’avoir remporté le double diamant ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® pour notre service aux clients et aux talents. Aston Carter est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi. Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

Responsibilities

The role involves performing complex monthly journal entries, preparing balance sheet reconciliations, and assisting with expense forecasting for assigned accounts. Responsibilities also include coordinating with various internal and external parties to gather necessary information for analysis and maintaining internal control compliance.