Senior Accountant

Silfab Solar; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Silfab Solar is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee the preparation of consolidated financial statements and ensure compliance with Canadian and U.S tax filings. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation and a minimum of 3 years of full cycle accounting experience, alongside strong analytical and communication skills. This full-time position offers an enhanced benefits package including medical insurance and tuition reimbursement, with the flexibility of hybrid work arrangements.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, holiday)

Employee Assistance Program

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance Plans

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Recognition Programs

RRSP Plan

Employee PV Panel Purchase Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of work experience in an accounting department.
• Full cycle accounting experience required.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated financial statements including income statements and cash flows.
• Manage month-end close activities and assist with financial statement preparation.
• File Canadian and U.S sales taxes and maintain compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

CPA designation

Diploma or university degree in Finance, Accounting or Business

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word)

ERP systems (Business Central)

QuickBooks

Microsoft Dynamics GP

NetSuite

Job description

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the preparation of consolidated financial statements internal management reporting Canadian and U.S tax filings supporting various month end activities and supporting the Accounting Manager. Strong organizational and communication skills is needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation of consolidated financial statements including income statement balance sheet and statement of cash flows.
• Preparation of internal management reports and analysis including actual to budget variance analyses etc.
• Manage and own the chart of accounts of various entities and subsidiaries
• Lead the month end close calls and assist in the month quarter and year-end and the preparation of financial statements and related schedules.
• Preparation of bank reconciliations ensuring all payments and deposits to our bank accounts are kept up to date.
• Ensuring Canadian and U.S sales taxes and other regulatory filings get filed in a timely manner.
• Creating financial and other reports.
• Perform month end balance sheet reconciliations including but not limited to IFRS 16 lease schedules capital assets prepaids loan schedules accruals etc.
• Preparation of journal entries and ensuring all necessary documentation and support is maintained.
• Identify discrepancies and reconcile by collecting and analyzing data.
• Assist with and act as a back up for the accounts receivable specialist with day-to-day invoicing credit notes rebates and other customer related activities.
• Ability to collaborate with different departments within the Company and external accountants as needed.
• Providing guidance to accounts payable and other teams in terms of postings and coding
• Assist the Accounting Manager in identifying developing and implementing improved accounting policies and procedures.
• Perform other ad-hoc duties as required.

Technical Skills

• Strong Proficiency with MS Office (Excel word etc).
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably Business Central).
• Experience with various accounting processes mainly in financial statement preparation Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable General Ledger and Bank reconciliations.

Qualifications :

Education and Experience

• CPA designation or completion of CFE
• Diploma or university degree in Finance Accounting or Business Program or relevant work experience.
• Min. 3 years of work experience in an accounting department with full cycle accounting.

Core Competencies

• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally with different teams and departments.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective team player with the ability to solve problems and ensure the set targets are achieved.
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.

Additional Information :

Compensation and Benefits

• Paid Time Off (vacation sick and holiday)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee PV Panel Purchase Program
• RRSP Plan
• The successful candidate should be able to commute to Mississauga office twodays per week and should be able to productively work from home

Remote Work : Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills

General Ledger Reconciliation,Accounting Software,Account Analysis,GAAP,Journal Entries,QuickBooks,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,Account Reconciliation,SOX,Microsoft Dynamics GP,NetSuite

Department / Functional Area : Finance

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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