Summary:
Reporting to the Controller, you will be working closely with the Assistant Controller. The Senior Accountant position is responsible for coordinating month-end financial reporting including reconciliation of working papers for multiple companies. This position ensures that the company procedures conform to generally accepted accounting principles for the business which operates in a multi-company, multi-currency, intercompany environment.
Responsibilities:
Financial
- Reporting and reconciliation of working papers for both CANADA and USA operating companies, including the review of project WIP, journal entries, USA/Canada payroll entries, inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable, intercompany, and USA/Canada statutory reporting
- Bank Reconciliations for 20+ accounts
- Monthly government remittances GST/PST/QST
- Assist with year-end audit and preparation of audited financial statements
General
- Support new systems project selections and implementation from a strategic finance and internal control perspective. Be a lead user of accounting and reporting software tools
- Train, and mentor accounting and administrative staff
- Other related duties as assigned or required
Qualifications:
- Minimum of five (5) years of professional accounting experience
- University degree in Business/Accounting or equivalent
- Professional accounting designation (such as CA, CPA, CGA, CMA) an asset, or currently enrolled
- Extensive experience and knowledge of all aspects of corporate accounting and financial management
- Knowledge of all relevant Canadian and USA Federal, Provincial/State, and local requirements regarding financial records
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, strong work ethic and positive team attitude
- Experience with query building and reporting writing (Tableau)
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office (specifically Excel)
- Experience with enterprise accounting software packages (or similar)
- Proficient communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Experience in construction industry in a multi-currency organization is an asset
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- Canada/US Accounting: 4 years (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Chartered Professional Accountant (preferred)
Work Location: In person