Senior Accountant

ZimVie; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the life sciences sector is looking for a Senior Accountant to manage general accounting functions for the Canada-based subsidiary. This role includes cash flow management, monthly closing processes, and financial reporting while supporting audit requests and preparing tax returns.

Qualifications

• 3 to 7 years of related accounting experience.
• Experience with Canadian payroll and sales tax laws preferred.
• Demonstrates characteristics of high potential for future development.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and updates weekly and monthly cash flow actuals and forecasts.
• Responsible for the monthly closing process.
• Prepares assigned month-end calculations and journal entries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Bilingual (French)

Education

B.S. in accounting/finance

Tools

ADP Team Pay

Oracle

One Stream

Job description

We are ZimVie , a publicly traded, global life sciences leader focused on restoring daily life by advancing clinical technology to improve patients’ smiles, function, and confidence. Our company is founded on a legacy of trusted brands, products, and clinical evidence made possible through an inclusive and collaborative culture that empowers our team members to bring their whole selves – their best selves – to work every day to accomplish our Mission. Together, our dedicated, diverse global team is shaping an exciting future for ZimVie — we hope you’ll consider being a part of it!

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for general accounting functions of the Canada based Subsidiary.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains and update weekly and monthly cash flow actuals and forecasts for Canada
• Responsible for monthly closing process to include night of month end closing, recurring journal entries and adjustments, upload sales and cogs detail as well as trial balance into One Stream, completion of data forms and certification
• Prepares assigned balance sheet account reconciliations
• Prepares assigned month-end calculations and corresponding journal entries
• Lead the Annual Vendor Scrub process
• Produce the quarterly Transfer Price calculations
• Work with the external tax advisors to complete the annual corporate tax return
• Complete the quarterly corporate tax reporting and submit to the tax department
• Supports audit requests
• Prepares the annual financial budget and monthly forecasts for Canada to include P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow.
• Prepare bi-weekly Payroll information and submit to Payroll team for processing.
• Coordinate annual issuance of T4’s and filings with the CRA.
• Download and prepare bi-weekly payroll journal entry.
• Prepare monthly RSP and RRSP submission and forward to HR for processing.
• Prepare and submit monthly/quarterly/annually sales tax returns
• Initiate new GL accounts requests as needed
• Complete ad-hoc projects and requests as required
• Other accounting duties and projects as assigned This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions.

Expected Areas of Competence (i.e., knowledge, skills, and abilities)

• Understanding of general accounting principles.
• Motivated, self-starter willing to meet strict deadlines and time constraints.
• Demonstrates characteristics of high potential for future developmental opportunities.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and manages time appropriately.
• Bilingual (French) preferred.

Education/Experience Requirements

• B.S. in accounting/finance or related field.
• 3 to 7 years of related accounting experience.
• Experience with ADP Team Pay, Oracle and One Stream preferred.
• Experience with Canada payroll and sales tax laws preferred.

Travel Requirements

Minimal travel anticipated.

ZimVie is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants for employment and employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation, and separation, are considered without regard to race, color, religion, religious beliefs, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, gender/sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, lactation and breastfeeding), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military status, protected veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state and local laws.

ZimVie generally does not sponsor applicant work visas for this position.

• Requisition ID: 3161