General Accountant

Kensington Tours; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned travel company is seeking a General Accountant in Toronto, Ontario. The role involves day-to-day accounting functions, month-end processing, and financial reporting. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and at least 2 years of experience in a similar role. Proficiency in accounting software like MS Dynamics and strong analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a general accounting role.
• Completion or pursuit of CPA designation is an asset.
• Experience with full-cycle accounting in a medium to large sized company.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day accounting duties including accounts payable and receivable.
• Assist Accounting Manager with annual year-end financial audit.
• Prepare GST tax returns ensuring compliance with regulations.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

MS Dynamics (Navision)

Tipalti

MS Office - Excel

Job description

Kensington delivers the world’s most personal travel experiences. We bring to life each client’s desire to travel in a way that’s tailored specifically for them, in the company of local private guides who ensure that they enjoy the authentic best of their destination. The result is a unique journey rich in memories that last a lifetime.

We achieve this because of our extraordinary people, experts with deep knowledge of their destinations. For over 120 countries worldwide, and across each of our brands – Tours, Cruises, Villas, Yachts, Jets, and Air.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the General Accountant is responsible for day-to-day accounting functions, month end processing, account reconciliations, AP/AR processing, balance sheet review and other general accounting work in conformance with established policies, practices, and procedures.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter that enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has a strong commitment to deadlines and the team, is detail and process oriented with a high sense of ownership in their work, and experience with the end-to-end accounts payable process, navigating through an ERP and internal systems, pulling and formatting reports, etc.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform day-to-day accounting duties, including but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, month-end and year end close processes, financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Responsible for financial information integration between ERP and in-house Software
• Responsible for preparing and booking Agent Override accruals.
• Responsible for the timely month end close of multiple entities, including preparation of all JE’s, accruals and monthly reconciliations.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of corporate credit card and staff travel expenses.
• Assist Accounting Manager with the annual year-end financial audit.
• Prepare and file GST tax returns ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and deadline.
• Ad-hoc reporting and projects as required.

Qualifications:

• Preference is given to candidates with a travel industry background.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 2+ years of experience in a general accounting role or similar type role
• Completion or pursuit of CPA designation is an asset.
• Experience with full-cycle accounting in a mid to large sized company
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with high-volume work with the ability to manage multiple new projects as they arise.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and reporting practices
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial information
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with team members.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Experience with MS Dynamics (Navision) and Tipalti is an asset.
• Proficiency in MS Office – intermediate to advanced Excel is required.

We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any stage of our hiring process, please advise us when completing your application.

We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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