Intermediate accountant

KRONOS Worldwide, Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An internationally renowned company in Quebec is seeking a dedicated accounting professional to join their dynamic finance team. This role involves managing cash flow, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with established accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively in both French and English. With a commitment to employee well-being, this company offers a stimulating work environment and high-value benefits, making it an attractive place to grow your career in finance.

Benefits

High-value benefits

Stimulating work environment

Employee well-being focus

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment is an asset.
• Proficiency in both French and English is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily cash reports and manage cash investments.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
• Assist with government and internal audit requests.

Skills

Accounting

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

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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.

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.