General Ledger Accountant

Colonial Group; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EIC Shared Services Inc. in Winnipeg is seeking a General Ledger Accountant to support the financial management team with month-end and year-end close processes. You will perform day-to-day accounting tasks, balance sheet reconciliations, and revenue/expense reconciliations.

The role requires post-secondary accounting education, strong Excel skills, and experience in a high-volume environment. CPA-in-progress is an asset; CPA candidates encouraged to apply, with standard full-time hours and

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline preferred.
• Enrollment in the CPA program at an intermediate level is an asset.
• 3 years of experience in full-cycle general ledger accounting, up to and including balance sheet and income statement reviews.
• Experience in a high-volume environment.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience with fixed asset and inventory accounting is an asset.
• Experience with Great Plains Accounting system is an asset.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Demonstrated success in meeting tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability in identifying and implementing continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Daily/monthly banking functions.
• Assist in preparing monthly/quarterly/year-end financial statements including balance sheet, revenue and expense reconciliations.
• Assist with auditor information requests for annual, internal, and external audits.
• Batch review of payable/receivable transactions.
• Coordinate with accounts payable and accounts receivable teams as required.
• Provide information support and data analysis to management.
• Develop and maintain SOPs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

General Ledger

Fixed Asset Accounting

Inventory Accounting

Excel Advanced

Month-end Close

Audit Support

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA program enrollment (intermediate)

Tools

Great Plains Accounting

Job description

EIC Shared Services Inc. (ESS) is a subsidiary of Exchange Income Corporation (EIC), a diversified, acquisition-oriented corporation focused on opportunities in the aerospace, aviation, and manufacturing sectors. EIC Shared Services provides finance and accounting services to several subsidiaries within EIC's Aviation segment including Calm Air International, Perimeter Aviation, Keewatin Air and Custom Helicopters, among others.

The General Ledger Accountant position is a key support to the Financial Management team, ensuring that delegated month and year end accounting functions are completed accurately and within established timelines. The incumbent also performs the day-to-day accounting functions as delegated.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Daily/monthly banking functions
• Assistance in the preparation of the monthly/quarterly/year-end financial statements, including but not limited to:
  • Balance sheet reconciliations including all standard entries
  • Revenue reconciliations including maintenance/reconciliation of revenue accruals
  • Expense reconciliations including maintenance/reconciliation of expense accruals
• Assisting with auditor information requests with annual, internal, and external audits
• Batch review of payable/receivable transactions
• Liaise with and provide support to accounts payable/accounts receivable teams as required
• Provide information support and data analysis as requested by Financial and Departmental Management
• Development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Other duties as assigned

Hours of Work

• Full Time, Monday to Friday
• Overtime may be required to meet operational timelines for month end, year end and various projects

Qualifications & Skills

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline preferred
• Enrollment in the CPA program at an intermediate level is an asset
• 3 years of experience in full-cycle general ledger accounting, up to and including balance sheet and income statement reviews
• Experience in a high-volume environment
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• Experience with fixed asset and inventory accounting is an asset
• Experience with Great Plains Accounting system is an asset
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Demonstrated success in meeting tight deadlines
• Demonstrated ability in identifying and implementing continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability of critical thinking skills when analyzing financial data
• Willingness to share ideas, find solutions and improvements and support others to be successful
• Able to build strong, trusting relationships with stakeholders, financial management and fellow team members
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Above average communication skills, both written and verbal