Overview

Our vision is to create new standards. Using original technology we create new standards for the market - and when these new standards become commonplace, we break with convention and take on the challenge of creating the next standard. We are continually striving to create a new balance.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant will support a range of accounting activities related to inventory, commissions, financial computations, reconciliations, month/ year-ends, audits, and special projects.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare and develop inventory analysis reports, analyze variances regularly and identify the root cause for the variance, communicate the issues and corrective actions to the involved parties, co-ordinate inventory counts and book them accurately to reconcile records, monitor inventory transactions regularly, ensure the existence and accurate valuation of all inventories and fixed assets, communicate results to the stakeholders.
Closely work with the Controller to develop models that help with decision-making.
Assist in collecting financial data from various sources and generating reports.
Accruals and other journal entry postings. Accounts receivable analysis and reports, compute and book discounts and rebates accurately.
Reconcile and maintain routine or assigned accounting schedules (depreciation, prepaid expense, group company vendors, various balance sheet accounts, etc.), timely follow-up on any discrepancies.
Assist the Controller with day-to-day, month-end, audits or duties as assigned. Work on projects with other team members.
Ensure all deposits and payments are booked accurately daily.
General ledger accounts analysis – ensure timely and accurate accounting records and detailed analysis.
Identify and help make the database uniform.
Respond to all queries and ensure the filing of physical support timely.
Any other accounting/ finance/ special projects duties as assigned by the Controller.

Required Qualifications and Skills

CPA or CPA CFE.
3+ years of relevant experience with 1+ years operating at an intermediate or senior level.
Must have experience handling:

- Balance sheet and income statement reconciliation

- The preparation and calculation of period-end accruals.

- Analyzing financial statements, variances, aging schedules, and miscellaneous reports.

- Year-end audits as either the auditor or the auditee.

Would be an added advantage if the candidate has experience with:

- Inventory and product costing

- Corporate tax returns, Sales Tax returns

- Accounts receivable collections

- Customer portals

- Month-end closing

Highly competent in the use of MS Office (Word & Excel), Advanced level Excel is a must.
High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and good record keeping.
Proficient with accounting systems. Knowledge of working with ERP would be an asset
Strong knowledge of accounting principles
High level of time management and organizational skills, ability to prioritize
Must take ownership of the position, strong work ethic, and sense of responsibility and confidentiality
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both spoken and written, good team player
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Solution-oriented, asks questions when the task is not clear
Demonstrate attention to detail and good-record-keeping
Ability to work independently and willingness to work extended hours (if necessary, during month/ year ends, audits, special projects)

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 37.50 per week

Additional pay:

Bonus pay

Benefits:

Automobile allowance
Company car
Company events
Company pension
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
Profit sharing
RRSP match
Vision care
Wellness program
Work from home

Flexible language requirement:

French not required

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

Accounting: 5 years (required)
Inventory control: 2 years (required)

Language:

English (required)

Licence/Certification:

Chartered Professional Accountant (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Concord, ON L4K 4R8

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