Senior Accountant

Vaco; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering company is seeking a Senior Accountant to ensure compliance with IFRS and internal reporting. Responsibilities include month-end processes, preparation of financial reports, and audit assistance. Candidates must have 3-5 years of experience in finance/accounting, proficiency in accounting systems, and knowledge of IFRS. This position offers a competitive salary of $90,000 - $95,000 per year and is open to residents in the Greater Toronto Area.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in Finance, Accounting, and Administration.
• 3-5 years experience with general ledger functions and month-end/year-end close processes.
• Minimum 3 years of audit experience with a top professional firm.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for month-end close processes including journal entries.
• Preparation and/or review of accounts payable and receivable.
• Assist with internal and external audit requirements.

Skills

Financial reporting

Accounting systems

IFRS regulations

Cash reporting

Financial analysis

SAGE software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAGE

Job description

About the Company

Our client is an engineering company. They are looking for a candidate who will be responsible for ensuring the business's compliance with IFRS/regulatory and internal reporting requirements. This role requires a strong operational and accounting technical focus in addition to a focus on delivering high-quality management information to the Finance Manager for review.

Why Work Here?

• Experience working with an international company with colleagues around the world, including in Australia and Africa.
• Work closely with an excellent manager with long-term growth opportunities.

About the Opportunity

The Senior Accountant will strongly support the Finance Manager. The Senior Accountant duties shall include, but not be limited to, assisting in respect of:

• Responsible for month-end close processes including journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Preparation and/or review of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations.
• Preparation and/or review of journal entries for month-end close.
• Preparation and analysis of WIP reports for the NAMER Projects Business.
• Preparation of financial and management reports for the business unit and Corporate.
• Preparation and/or review of balance sheet and income statement reconciliations.
• Preparation and/or review of confirmations and reconciliations of intercompany transactions.
• Responsible for year-end close process, including assisting with internal and external audit requirements and liaising with auditors.
• Assist with the preparation of statutory annual financial statements.
• Responsible for ensuring detailed and effective project accounting.
• Assist with the preparation of financial forecasts and providing insightful explanations and analysis of key variances.
• Ensures financial controls, on a day-to-day operational basis, are conducted effectively and timeously.
• Ensures appropriate corporate governance and financial controls are applied and maintained, with the intention to improve and maintain internal controls, implementing changes where needed and driving efficiencies to assist with managing financial risk.
• Manages other ad hoc requirements.
• Assists in the continuous improvement and development of system integration and reporting.
• Assists with the implementation of improved reporting systems to prevent errors in data collection and calculations, e.g., the automation of processes.
• Understands and applies IFRS rules correctly.
• Assist with the preparation and/or review of files and working papers required for filing of taxes.

About You

• Experience in Finance, Accounting, and Administration, including financial and management accounting, IFRS/financial regulations, accounting systems, cash reporting, and forecasts, financial reporting, and analysis, budgets, and planning. (3-5 years - Essential)
• Experience with general ledger functions and month-end/year-end close processes. (3-5 years - Essential)
• Experience with one of the top audit professional firms in Canada or the USA. (Minimum of 3 years of audit experience - Essential)
• Demonstrated financial reporting experience in Canada or the USA. (5 years - Essential)
• Thorough knowledge of international accounting principles and procedures and financial management best practices. (5 years - Essential)
• Knowledge of Canadian and USA business environment, taxation, and US GAAP - Advantageous
• SAGE software knowledge - Advantageous

Salary Range: $90,000 - $95,000 / year

To apply, click the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please note that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats.

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.

EEO Notice

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