Intermediate accountant

KRONOS Worldwide, Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KRONOS Worldwide, Inc. is seeking an Intermediate Accountant in Montreal. The role involves participating in daily accounting operations, cash management, and compliance with financial standards. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Fluency in French and English is essential. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits in a reputable manufacturing company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a focus in Accounting (an asset).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment (an asset).
• Proficiency in both French and English, spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily operations of the General Accounting section.
• Prepare daily cash report and manage cash requirements.
• Prepare monthly GST/HST and QST returns.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

SAP

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• Actively participate in the daily operations of the General Accounting section of the Finance Department.
• Perform basic accounting tasks and prepare reports and summaries requiring analysis, judgment, and understanding of financial data.
• Ensure compliance with established standards in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures.
  
  

Summary

• Actively participate in the daily operations of the General Accounting section of the Finance Department.
• Perform basic accounting tasks and prepare reports and summaries requiring analysis, judgment, and understanding of financial data.
• Ensure compliance with established standards in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures.
  
  

Duties and Responsibility

Cash Management and Short-Term Investments

• Prepare the daily cash report to support management decisions;
• Determine daily cash requirements and invest surplus funds (overnight deposits);
• Record daily miscellaneous receipts in the general ledger;
• Process and record foreign currency transactions and advances from an affiliated company;
• Prepare and send the weekly cash report to headquarters;
• Review accounts payable checks and electronic file transfers; prepare checks for mailing.
  
  

Accounts Receivable

• Print and distribute customer invoices daily;
• Verify the accuracy of federal and provincial sales tax rates on invoices;
• Check the accuracy of the daily PO box report;
• Apply payments to customer accounts;
• Identify short or excess payments and follow up with the credit manager and sales manager to resolve discrepancies;
• Prepare the monthly accounts receivable closing;
• Prepare and analyze end-of-month accounts receivable reports; reconcile the AR sub-ledger to the general ledger control account;
• Prepare the monthly accounts receivable report required by the bank.
  
  

Other Responsibilities

Fixed Assets (Backup Role)

• Manage the end-of-period monthly close, including preparing journal entries and reconciling the fixed asset register to the general ledger control account;
• Perform quarterly capitalization of assets; ensure payments are properly allocated to the correct assets;
• Record asset disposals;
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of credit requests prepared by plant staff;
• Update and maintain the Project Accounting and Fixed Assets modules.
  
  

Other Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries;
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and review discrepancies and outstanding balances;
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations;
• Prepare and file monthly GST/HST and QST returns (including calculation of input tax credits for employee expenses and meal allowances); prepare the distribution of refund checks;
• Prepare miscellaneous invoices and credit notes for third parties;
• Prepare monthly shipping reports for finished goods;
• Prepare the KC-166 quarterly inventory report;
• Verify intercompany accounts;
• Manage and monitor lease credits;
• Ensure quarterly updates of transfer pricing in the system are correctly applied;
• Assist with government, internal, and external audit requests;
• Prepare the annual consignment warehouse reconciliation;
• As directed, prepare special reports for management in all areas of finance and control;
• Implement and support improvements to systems and procedures as needed;
• Perform any other tasks and assignments as delegated by the Accounting Director;
• Conduct database analyses.
  
  

Education, experience and competencies

• Bachelor's degree with a focus in Accounting (an asset);
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment (an asset);
• Proficiency in both French and English, spoken and written;
• Motivation and excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Team player;
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and thoroughness;
• High level of responsibility, autonomy, and integrity;
• Familiarity with computer environments, especially Excel and SAP software (mandatory).
  
  

Company Description

KRONOS Canada Inc. is an internationally renowned company that has been established in Quebec for over 60 years, with a strong focus on the well-being of its employees. KRONOS provides a stimulating work environment and offers high-value benefits and working conditions that stand out in the Quebec market. The company is globally recognized for its production of high-quality titanium dioxide (pigments for paint manufacturing) and its commitment to human resources, which actively contributes to the success of the company.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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