Senior Accountant

Joe Johnson Equipment Barrie; Barrie; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public works equipment distributor is seeking a Senior Accountant for their Barrie branch. The successful candidate will have over 4 years of accounting experience and strong knowledge of GAAP and IFRS. This role involves executing financial statements, overseeing reconciliations, and assisting with audits. The company offers a competitive salary, annual bonus opportunities, and comprehensive benefits, including a fully paid health plan and retirement savings matching.

Benefits

Annual bonus opportunity

100% paid group health benefits

Employer matching retirement savings plan

Vacation & paid personal days

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in an Accountant position or related role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP and IFRS).
• Experience in a SOX-compliant environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute, analyze and distribute various financial statements and reports.
• Perform month end reconciliations and journal entries.
• Assist in internal & external audit requests.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

Post-Secondary Advanced Diploma or Degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA (completed or in progress)

Tools

ERP accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Dynamics 365

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

As the foremost distributor of public works equipment, Joe Johnson Equipment (JJE) supplies mobile infrastructure maintenance solutions to municipalities and contractors throughout Canada and the US. Through our extensive branch network, we offer sales, rentals, leases, servicing, and support for vacuum trucks, refuse and recycling collection vehicles, street sweepers, sewer cleaners, and inspection cameras.

JJE is a proud subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation.

Senior Accountant

BRANCH: Barrie, Ontario

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

• 1 New Vacancy
• 4 days in-office, 1 day work-from-home
• Permanent

TOTAL REWARDS OVERVIEW:

• Base Salary + Annual Bonus Opportunity
• Annual Performance Review Program
• Group Benefits that are 100% paid for by the Company – inclusive of Health, Dental, Life, Disability and Travel coverage
• Vacation & Paid Personal days
• Employer Matching Retirement Savings Plan

ABOUT YOU:

• Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing work priorities
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to plan and execute assignments with general guidelines and work independently

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/ Certification:

• Post-Secondary Advanced Diploma or Degree in Finance, Accounting, a related program OR equivalent experience
• CPA (completed or in progress) is an asset

Experience:

• 4+ years’ experience in an Accountant position or a related accounting role
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP and IFRS) for Canada and the US
• Experience working in a SOX-compliant environment
• Experience with accounting software and the ability to learn new systems, including ERP
• Advanced experience using Office 365, with a focus on Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Dynamics 365 experience is an asset
• Experience working as an accountant in a publicly traded corporation

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute, analyze and distribute various financial statements and reports
• Oversee the GL Mapper, account updates and monthly uploading of corporate reporting
• Perform month end reconciliations and journal entries
• Reconcile & accrue monthly commissions
• Compile monthly rental revenue reports and liaise with the rentals team
• Perform intercompany reconciliations and resolve discrepancies across multiple entities
• Complete all monthly working papers & provide flux commentary on variances
• Investigate and respond to internal and external inquiries and provide data as requested
• Assist in internal & external audit requests & ad hoc tax audits
• Report on critical quarterly disclosures in an accurate and timely manner
• Aid & support in ongoing initiatives and expansion
• Complete additional tasks as assigned

Our Core People Values: Leadership, Customer Excellence, Integrity, Inspiration, Teamwork, Innovation and Ambition

If you are looking for a new opportunity, then we at Joe Johnson Equipment welcome your application. We encourage applications from all qualified persons, however only those who are being considered for the position will be contacted.

If you are contacted for an interview and require any accommodation, please notify Human Resources in advance and we will provide applicable accommodation.