Business Overview
Summarize the Business Unit, product line, regional vs. global context.
The Accountant will provide accounting support to major financial accounting areas, including the tax filing & reporting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger accounting, and account reconciliation.
Purpose of the Job
Why does the job exist and what is it designed to accomplish?
This is a Wanhua Canada Inc direct position that serves a vital resource to to perform various day-to-day tax reporting, accounts receivable and accounts payable functions. Assist with other accounting functions as needed.
Principal Responsibilities
Four to eight brief statements indicating what is done (Action), how it is done (Method or Means) and why (End Result).
- Performs day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, processing and recording accounts receivable data, and inputting payments and invoices
- Assigns invoices to the correct account and verify the amount matches the appropriate document including receipts
- Reviews business transactions and ensure compliance with federal, local, and international tax law.
- Reviews importation and exportation to maintain duty draw back process and apply for drawback accordingly.
- Prepares invoices and post customer payments. Contact with sales managers, Account Management, Logistics and/or customers to reconcile any invoices issues.
- Follows accounting rules in accordance with GAAP.
- Performs tax declaration for various taxes, including, sales tax, franchise tax, etc.,
- Works with internal and 3rd party accounting/tax firms to ensure accurate and timely filing of federal and local tax returns and other business-related filings.
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge and Experience
What skills, training or experience is to perform the job?
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field of study
- 3+ years of experience in accounting, including direct experience with accounts receivable and accounts payable
- Good knowledge of GAAP
- Knowledge of corporate tax, particularly import and export tax is a plus.
- Proven experience with SAP is a preferred.
Other Qualifications:
- Be legally eligible to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of software products, e.g. Excel, Word, etc.
- Flexible to work overtime during peak periods.
- Ability to travel.
Required Skills:
- Must have solid communications skills, ability to interact well with people at all levels of the organization
- Detail oriented with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Display initiative by proactively taking action to solve or prevent problems
- Display strong work ethic, professionalism and accountability
- Strong sense of urgency in response to deadlines and/or customers’ demands.
- Ability to remain calm, optimistic and focused under pressure
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- Accounting/Finance: 3 years (preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Mississauga, ON: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
