Senior accounant

Job Description

Senior Accounant
Employment Type
Permanent
Location
Markham, Ontario Apply SHARE THIS JOB

Job Description:
Our client, a manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team.

Responsibilities of the Senior Accountant is as follows but not limited to:

Full ownership of Month-end close duties, including recording of journal entries, account reconciliations and related analysis. Preparation of month-end reporting packages.

Cash management - daily monitoring of Canadian and US bank accounts, foreign exchange transactions, payments, and monthly loan compliance reporting

Assists with reviewing working papers/schedules and supervision/training of AR/AP staff;

Preparation of weekly cash flow forecasts

Filings of monthly HST returns and payments

Assists in tax compliance for Canadian and US tax and information returns, including payments and preparation of information for external tax firms

Assists with preparation of the annual site budget

Drive bank and annual audit activities with bank and external auditors, including preparation of detailed working papers and related analysis

Backup and support for customer and AR related issues and activities

Assists with annual insurance renewal process

Suggest process improvements and help maintain an effective internal control environment

Supervise AR/AP staff

Other projects as required TMGNY

Job Requirements: Experience with SYSPRO ERP system is preferred and a strong asset
Full cycle month-end accounting experience required

Working knowledge of US GAAP an asset

Strong technical skills in Microsoft Excel (including macros/v-lookups/pivot tables)

Working knowledge of Canadian income and commodity tax (HST)

Working knowledge of other Canadian taxes (e.g WSIB, withholding taxes, Customs duties and taxes)

Experience in AR/AP functions a strong asset

Proven strong analytical and financial modeling skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Willingness to learn, excellent time management and organizational skills; must have initiative and work under minimal supervision

Adaptable and able to work in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment

Must be able to put in extra efforts during month-end/year-end and other urgent deliverables

Ability to take on additional responsibilities as required Apply