Intermediate Accountant

Transpharmation Ltd.; Fergus; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic preclinical contract research organization seeks an Intermediate Accountant to manage various financial processes and reporting. The role requires a solid background in accounting, excellent communication and analytical skills, and offers a friendly and team-oriented work environment. With competitive wages and a variety of responsibilities, this position is suitable for detail-oriented accounting professionals looking to contribute to a growing company.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years full-cycle accounting experience.
• 2 years payroll experience.
• 1-5 years experience with NetSuite is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month end and quarter end financial reports.
• Assist in payroll processing.
• Reconcile bank transactions and month end close.

Skills

Accounting principles

Communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Ability to multitask

Education

College diploma in accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

Transpharmation is a dynamic preclinical contract research organization that specializes in high-quality, translational drug discovery services. The company provides a friendly and team-oriented work atmosphere as well as competitive wages and benefits.

The Intermediate Accountant is responsible for maintaining and supporting systems, processes, and documentation within the finance team.

Duties and responsibilities

• Key Activities
• Providing accounting and clerical assistance to the accounting department.
• Prepare month end and quarter end financial reports and bank covenants
• Review and resolve issues in emails received from internal and external customers
• Assist in payroll processing.
• Maintain orderly financial filing system.
• Reconciliation of various balance sheet accounts.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Accounting Team.
• Reconcile bank transactions and month end close
• Assist in preparing WSIB and EHT remittances
• Analyze cash flow and operating budgets.
• Analyzing and reporting cost variances
• Coordination of client billing, cash receipts, and collection management
• Prepare and file HST returns
• Assist with audit preparation and year end taxes
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal controls.
• INTERACTION
  
  

This position requires communication with various venders, Sponsors, banks and Transpharmation employees.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• ENVIRONMENT
  
  

Generally working in a typical interior office work environment.

• RISK TO HEALTH
  
  

There will be occasional periods of several hours per day performing physically repetitive procedures (typing, filing etc.). There is also a potential for digital eye strain resulting from prolonged computer use.

Physical Requirements

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  
  

No or very limited physical effort required. No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

• PHYSICAL DEXTERITY
  
  

Visual acuity, agility, accuracy and consistency will be required.

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE

• EDUCATION
• College diploma in accounting
• EXPERIENCE
• 3-5 years full-cycle accounting experience
• 2 years payroll experience
• 1-5 years NetSuite experience (nice to have)
• Advanced understanding of Excel
• 1-2 years project experience
• 3-5 years reporting experience
• Knowledge
• Good understanding of accounting principles and leading-edge business practices
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent analytical, financial, and mathematical abilities
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Extremely trustworthy and professionally minded
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
• Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines