Financial Accountant (14 Month Contract)

Medexus and Research Capital Corporation; Canada; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Canada is seeking a Financial Accountant for a 14-month full-time contract. The role involves performing accounts receivable activities, providing financial analysis, and supporting audit preparations. Candidates should possess a degree in finance or a related field, alongside relevant experience. This position offers growth potential within a dynamic team and contributes to process improvements within the finance function.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in an accounting role.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office and various accounting software.
• Pursuing CPA designation.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle accounts receivable activities and financial analysis.
• Assist in month-end and year-end close activities.
• Monitor outstanding accounts and prepare aging reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Openness to learning

Collaboration

Education

Degree in business administration, accounting, or finance

Completed or pursuing CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Office

NetSuite

Concur

Floqast

Job description

Company Bio

Medexus Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a leading specialty pharmaceutical company with a focus on the therapeutic areas of rheumatology, auto-immune disease, specialty oncology, allergy, and pediatric diseases. We provide market-leading prescription and over-the-counter brands to patients and healthcare professionals, which we believe greatly enhances quality of life and promotes a healthy lifestyle. We have a strong North American commercial platform, and we currently operate through two unique segments: Medexus Pharma Canada and Medexus Pharma USA. Innovation is a driving force for our company. As a result, we are continuously licensing and/or acquiring new products and solutions aimed at addressing the essential needs of consumers, patients, and healthcare partners.

Role Overview

Reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, the Financial Accountant role will support the finance team by performing accounts receivable activities, contributing to daily operations and month-end close, conducting financial analysis, and assisting with audit preparation. This role provides a hands-on opportunity to gain practical experience in accounting processes, contribute to process improvements, and develop key skills in a dynamic and collaborative environment. This position has room for growth as tasks and responsibilities evolve.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle accounts receivable activities including the timely processing of sales orders, customer payments, credit memos, and adjustments
• Monitor outstanding accounts, follow up on overdue payments, and prepare aging reports with regular updates on receivables status
• Prepare month end journal entries including sales cut-off adjustments, allowances, and rebates
• Provide sales reporting data to internal and external collaborators in a timely manner
• Update and maintain financial reports to support analysis of results and identify trends
• Assist in month-end and year-end close activities, including preparing balance sheet reconciliations and providing documentation to auditors
• Analyze historical collection patterns and outstanding receivables to forecast expected cash inflows
• Support the accounts payable function as needed, including invoice processing and reviewing expense reports
• Ensure compliance with audit and internal control requirements, including maintaining accurate and organized financial records
• Collaborate with team members to stay up to date with applicable accounting standards and policies
• Take on ad hoc reporting and special projects as needed
• Proactively identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the finance function

Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements

• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office and able to adapt to various systems/softwares (NetSuite, Concur, Floqast)
• A degree in business administration, accounting, or finance or equivalent experience
• Completed or pursuing CPA designation
• 2+ years of relevant experience in accounting-related role
• Key Competencies: attention to detail, adaptability, openness to learning and collaboration

Additional Information

·This is a 14 month full time contract position

We recognize that experience comes in many forms. Even if your background doesn’t exactly align with all the qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and experience may be a great fit for this role or other opportunities at Medexus.

Medexus Pharma is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Upon request, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. We are committed to employment equity and support building a skilled and diverse workforce.

We appreciate the time and effort you took to apply for this opportunity. Please note that only those selected for the next stage of the process will be contacted.