Accountant

People Corporation; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national provider of benefits and solutions is seeking an Accountant in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This full-time position involves supporting day-to-day accounting activities and month-end close processes while ensuring accuracy in financial transactions. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting and be in the early stages of obtaining a CPA designation. The role offers comprehensive benefits including health care, retirement savings plan, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

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Extended health care and dental benefits

Retirement savings plan with company contributions

Health & Wellness offerings

Mental Health programs and support

Assistance for completion of industry designations

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Relevant accounting experience with specific experience in month-end close processes.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret and manipulate financial data.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support senior accountants in full-cycle accounting and month-end close activities.
• Prepare transactional batches journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Maintain effective internal control processes to safeguard company assets.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support the external audit by providing necessary documentation.

Skills

Internal Audit

Accounting Tally

General Ledger Accounting

External Audit

Microsoft Excel

Financial Accounting

Financial Analysis

Payroll

Financial Reconciliation

Financial statement

Accounting and Finance

ACCA

CPA

Financial Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field

In the early stages of obtaining a CPA designation

Tools

Workday

Job description

The Accountant is responsible for supporting day-to-day operational accounting activities and month-end close processes ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions for select operational units of the Company. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the integrity of financial information in the general ledger.

The Accountant supports the accounting team management with implementation of standardized processes key performance indicators (KPIs) and controls and procedure documentation with a shared services mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support senior accountants in carrying out full-cycle accounting and month-end close activities for select operational units of the Company enabling timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare transactional batches journal entries and completes account reconciliations and accruals for senior accountants review.
• Assist with importing trial balances for non-integrated practices into the corporate general ledger.
• Maintain effective internal control processes to safeguard company assets and ensure financial data integrity.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Support the external audit by providing necessary documentation and analysis.
• Participate in integration of acquired companies into accounting function.
• Support process improvements system enhancements and automation initiatives to streamline accounting operations as required.
• Contribute to a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance accounting or a related field.
• In the early stages of obtaining a CPA designation or ready to enroll in the CPA program.
• Relevant accounting experience with specific experience in month-end close processes.
• Work experience with a major accounting firm would be considered an asset.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Knowledge of accounting software and ERP systems; proficiency in using Workday considered an asset.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and manipulate financial data.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial analysis and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other financial analysis tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong planning and organization skills.
• Acquisition and integration experience would be considered an asset.

Benefits

• Learn by working alongside our experts
• Extended health care and dental benefits
• A retirement savings plan with company contributions
• A suite of Health & Wellness offerings
• Mental Health programs and support for you and your family
• Assistance for the completion of industry designations
• Competitive compensation

Key Skills

• Internal Audit
• Accounting Tally
• General Ledger Accounting
• External Audit
• Microsoft Excel
• PMP
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Analysis
• Payroll
• Financial Recouncilation
• Financial statement
• Accounting and Finance
• ACCA
• CPA
• Financial Reporting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

At People Corporation we are committed to helping businesses succeed. We are a national provider of benefits retirement wealth wellness and human resource solutions. Our experts and solutions serve over 20000 clients representing nearly 3 million Canadians. We offer customized solutions designed to fit the unique needs of businesses and their employees members and stakeholders.

Providing an inclusive accessible environment where all employees and clients feel valued respected and supported is something were committed to. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and to creating an environment where every employeehas the opportunity toreach their potential. If you require an accommodation or an alternative format of any posting please reach out to .