The general accountant will manage all Financial and Accounting functions of the entities.
- Manage and take responsibility of all accounting operations including for accounts payable/receivable, cash receipts, general ledger, payroll and utilities, treasury, budgeting, cash forecasting, taxes, reconciliations, cheque runs, fixed asset activity, etc.
- Responsible for month end close including: bank, AR and AP sub- ledger reconciliation, month end documentation/adjusting entries, reporting and analysis.
- Successfully complete monthly closing cycles to properly reflect the financial position of the company including P&L and BS.
- Maintain Finance and Accounting Policies, as well as Standard Operating procedures.
- Working on variance analysis for AR and AP control accounts as well as deferred revenue accounts and making appropriate adjusting journal entries.
- Supporting AR and AP by reviewing transaction entries to ensure they are being processed in accordance with accounting policies.
- Monthly analysis of accruals and making appropriate journal entries to record the same in financial statements.
- Preparing monthly HST/GST and QST remittances.
- Preparing reports along with supporting documents as per auditor’s requests during year-end audits as well as gathering documents as per the audit schedule to support the financial statements.
- Responsible for collection, validation of data from various sources and systems as required for specific projects.
- Build trust and credibility with internal stakeholders.
- Provide backup to other functions when necessary.
- Perform various other duties as delegated or assigned.
Other Responsibilities
- Manage IT service provider to maintain requirements for the organization.
- Manage company online portals.
- Liaise with company’s large customers and vendors.
Skills & expertise
- University Degree with an emphasis in Accounting/Finance & pursuing CPA.
- 5 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, reconciliation and reporting as well as AR/AP/GL including month-end.
- Proven high level of proficiency in MS Office.
- Working experience with ERP like SAGE 50.
- Team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment with a proven ability to meet tight and changing deadlines.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, possessing a high level of problem solving and analytical abilities.
- Evidence of strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to interact with all levels of staff professionally and efficiently.
Work Location: In person.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00-$70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Accounting: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person