Sr. Accountant

at  Falcon Equipment

WHY JOIN THE FALCON FAMILY?!

• Extremely competitive salaries
• Amazing benefits packages
• Financial Health
• RRSP matching
• Flexibility
• Job Security
• Sustainable work
• Growth opportunities
  We are currently seeking a Senior Accountant for our Surrey Head Office location. This position shall be responsible for assisting the Director of Finance with the management of overall financial operations of Falcon Equipment Ltd. and its related companies; and aid in directing and managing the company’s accounting functions, including establishing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures, preparing financial statements and reporting to top management and externally. If this piques your interest, then we want you to apply!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of experience in a senior accounting role.
• University degree in Business/Accounting or working towards a professional accounting designation.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of all aspects of corporate accounting and financial management.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office and Excel.
• Knowledge of Microsoft PowerBi or Data Rails is considered an asset.
• Management and/or supervisory experience is an asset.
• Thorough knowledge of all relevant Federal, Provincial and local requirements regarding financial records, pension, profit sharing, and the like is essential.
• Proficient communication, interpersonal and organizational skills are vital to the role.
• Experience overseeing audits and reviews performed by external accounting firms.
• Financial analysis, budgeting and some strategic planning experience.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and applications.
• Knowledge of budget preparation and analysis techniques.
• Good project management skills and the ability to motivate teams to produce quality work within tight timeframes.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to make the necessary decisions to move forward with the work at hand.
• Knowledge of ERP computer systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, problem solving, and organizational skills are essential.
• High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts.
• Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines.

• Assist Director of Finance in managing the accounting operations including the review of journal entries, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and statutory reporting
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Prepare, analyze and present monthly, quarterly and annual operating results for each department
• Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of financial information
• Assist in the coordination of the year-end audit and reviews
• Coordinate all other customer and government audits
• Responsible for the preparation of monthly financial statements and reporting to external parties, ensuring that all reporting requirements are met
• Generate and maintain KPI data reporting