We are looking for an Accounting Supervisor to join our Finance Department at ICON Digital Productions. Reporting directly to the Controller, the ideal candidate is someone with a proven track record of managing and coordinating the provision of general accounting and reporting services. This person understands and is excited about how their role is critical to the company’s overall vision and mission. In addition to overseeing day-to-day and month-end accounting, reporting, analysis and control activities, this candidate has a demonstrated proficiency in a cross-divisional leadership role to drive the highest levels of performance and value.

Primary Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to, and are subject to change:

Manage daily accounting operations across all company divisions and assist with preparation of monthly financial statements ensuring that all reporting requirements are accurate and timely

Perform day-to-day processing of accounts receivable/payable to ensure finances are maintained in an effective, up-to-date and accurate manner.

Research and resolve escalated customer and employee inquiries regarding problem billings and invoices, always striving for good customer relations and timely issue resolution.

Follow up on and escalate aged sub ledger and claims pending receivables, ensuring that all 90 day receivable balances are zero or minimal

Review all balance sheet reconciliations, vendor reconciliations and their aging on a monthly/quarterly basis.

Conduct meetings as required to discuss and resolve accounting issues, process improvements and identify risks proposing solutions and escalating as appropriate.

Maintain and manage corporate ERP system and other applications, assist team members with projects and activities utilizing these applications.

Use Sage/Lift ERP regularly to manage financial, process transactions, consolidate and analyze.

Preparation of monthly Gov’t Remittances

Skills and Experience

University or college degree in Accounting/Finance

5-7 years of increasing responsibility in a supervisor role

Proficient in financial accounting software (Sage), as well as Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word

Strong Excel Skills

Motivated self-starter who works as a supportive team player

Excellent presentation skills

Proven track record of relationship building with employees at all levels of the organization

Superior judgment in accounting, governance, and related operational issues

Ability to work well under pressure with multiple priorities to meet deadlines

Strong analytical, organization, planning and execution skills

Working towards CPA accounting designation (an asset)

Key Competencies

Pays strong attention to detail

Excellent leadership acumen

Excellent organizational skills – methodical and detail oriented

Takes initiative and exercises good judgment

Creativity and strong problem-solving skills in order to present solutions and recommendations to key stakeholders

Self-motivated and enthusiastic

Possesses the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, continually prioritizing and multitasking

ABOUT ICON

ICON was established in 1995 and is a full-service design and signage agency and Canada’s leader in visual communications. ICON is based in Markham, Ontario and features 120,000 square foot state-of-the-art production facility with additional offices in New York, and Montreal. We have two unique divisions - ICON Visual specializes in wide format static graphics & signage and ICON Media specializes in digital signage solutions. We provide a unique one-stop agency for clients in retail, out-of-home advertising, digital, corporate / event marketing, hospitality, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries. Our corporate mantra is ‘ALL THINGS VISUAL’ since we offer the best of print and digital to meet the needs of today’s increasingly omnichannel driven marketplace.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. ICON is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

ICON is a supporter of AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act). Accommodation will be provided to all applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process. Please include a summary of the accommodation required in your application email.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Dental care
Extended health care
Vision care

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

Do you have experience in managing a team in Accounting? If yes, how many years of management experience?

Experience:

Accounting: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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