Job Description

Location: Mississauga, Ontario

Title: Intermediate Accountant-AP lead

Reports To: Manager, Accounting

Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00

Job Status: Contract

About Us

Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. (SECL) is a wholly owned Canadian subsidiary of Osaka based Sharp Corporation, founded in 1912. Since its founding, Sharp Corporation has evolved into a brand recognized for creating new possibilities with its original technologies and products. Here in Canada, we’re proud to be one of the first five sales companies established outside of Japan in 1974.

Our business products, including Multifunction Printers (MFPs), Collaborative Displays, and a full line of Commercial Displays, allow businesses to build a smart & interactive office environment that encourages productivity, communication, and collaboration.

Our consumer products, including steam ovens, microwave drawers, microwave ovens, air purifiers, and calculators, are designed to allow people to save time, make better use of their space and lead healthier lives.

Job Summary

This position is required to perform the full cycle accounting for various closing process including journal entries, monthly account reconciliations, audit support and sales tax filing. The Intermediate Accountant assists the manager and AVP periodically for ad hoc reports.

Success of this position ensures 1) the compliance with sales tax regulation 2) the accurate journal entry with proper audit support prepared in the efficient manner to meet the financial periodic close

Key Responsibilities

Team lead ( Supervise) daily AP activities, including managing disbursement transaction, processing company’s T&E( Concur) Daily batch, coding invoices
Support AP Clerk, including vendor problem resolution and daily AP operation
Post the wire clearing
Be the point of contact for sales tax related matters, including monthly filing, liaise with 3rd party sales tax consultant, organize annual sales tax review
Broker billing
Prepare various monthly GL reconciliations.
Prepare Statistics Canada information return
Assist in preparing monthly system internal control test sample documents.
Prepare monthly journal entries and upload.
Assist accounting manager and AVP for ad hoc reporting

Qualifications

Proven experience in full-cycle accounting (2+ years work experience) and Accounts Payable department
Experience with sales tax return filing.
Strong working experience in Accounts Payable
Strong working knowledge of SAP.
Intermediate to advanced skill in excel (knowledge in Power query is a plus).
Strong written and verbal communication.
Must be detail-oriented.
Analytical thinker with an inquisitive mind.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Self-starter and team player.
Willingness to learn new things.
Must have common business sense
Must have excellent time management and prioritization skills to prioritize the tasks to meet various reporting deadlines.
Must be flexible and adaptable.

Work Conditions

Extended periods of sitting.
Hybrid working environment.
Overtime may be required to meet reporting deadlines and month-end requirements.

Accessibility and Diversity Statement

Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, SECL welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

It is the intention of Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. to grow hand-in-hand with our employees. We provide our employees with competitive compensation and encourage them to reach their full potential.

All employees are given an equal opportunity in compliance with the provisions in the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and any other applicable legislation.

Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. encourages candidates from diverse groups to apply. We at Sharp are committed to fostering an environment that is inclusive, barrier-free, and accessible. We will provide accommodation to candidates with disabilities who request accommodation that respects the dignity of the candidate. Dignity includes consideration of how accommodation is provided and the individual’s own participation in the process. If you are selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process and require accommodation, please notify us, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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