Accountant I

Concentrix; Canada; Remote; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global business services company is looking for an Accountant I to manage journal entries and perform variance analysis. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor in Accountancy and at least 5 years of accounting experience, particularly in General Ledger. Strong attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential. This is a full-time remote position based in Canada with opportunities for continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in accounting with emphasis on General Ledger.
• Experience in shared services environment or BPO industry preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma training/certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze journal entries to ensure financial data integrity.
• Perform monthly flux analysis for data completeness and accuracy.
• Drive continuous process improvement for productivity and quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Accountant I
Job Description: GLSS Core General Ledger will directly report to Supervisor, Accounting. He will be responsible for preparing journal entries, performing variance analysis, executing relevant closing activities, and reconciling balance sheet accounts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze journal entries to ensure financial data integrity

• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations with quality, compliant with SOX requirements, and ensure any open/reconciling items are cleared

• Maintain journal checklist to keep track of activities as it falls due, particularly during month-end close

• Perform automated run processes in Sage such as prepayment, recurring entries, revenue apportionment and reversal entries

• Perform monthly flux analysis for data completeness and accuracy

• Drive continuous process improvement that would yield productivity efficiencies, improved quality of work, enhanced controls and compliance, customer satisfaction, etc.

• Ensure that processes are compliant with global standards and SOX controls

• Meet or exceed targets as pre-determined on the performance scorecard

• Collaborate and maintain strong business engagement with other verticals like Global processes, Controllership, Finance, Tax, Employee expenses, Accounts payable and Accounts receivable teams

• Any other function as may be delegated by immediate lead (supervisor)

Candidate Profile

• Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

• Overall professional experience in accounting of at least 5 years, particularly in General Ledger/Record-to-Report

• Experience working in a shared services environment or BPO industry

• Has an eye for continuous process improvement; lean six sigma training/certification is a plus

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Strong attention to detail

• Self-starter, has sense of urgency, and works well under pressure

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and meet timelines on deliverables

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Career Framework Role

• Applies company policies and procedures to resolve standard issues that require knowledge and understanding of professional concepts and theoretical knowledge of work area.

• Works on problems of limited scope. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.

• Develops competence by performing structured work assignments

• Receives instruction, guidance, and direction from others

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel working within this job title.

Location: PHL NCR QC Work-at-Home

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Time Type: Full time

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