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Senior Accountant

Republic Packaging Corp.

Mississauga

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CAD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

A leading company in packaging is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant in Mississauga. The role involves overseeing financial reporting, managing monthly close cycles, and collaborating across teams to support the company's growth. Candidates should have a degree in Accounting/Finance, along with significant experience and ERP expertise.

Qualifications

  • 3 years of accounting/finance experience required.
  • Experience in Sage300 ERP is mandatory.
  • Ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions.

Responsibilities

  • Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual month-end close cycles.
  • Prepare monthly financial statements and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Assist in the annual budget process and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Attention to detail
Communication
Leadership
Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA or advanced degree in accounting (preferred)

Tools

Sage300 ERP

Job description

With distribution and manufacturing facilities located in Mississauga, Markham, and other cities in Ontario, Republic Packaging of Canada is one of Chicago-based Republic Packaging Corp.'s North American operating locations. As a 60-year-old provider of cushion packaging Republic Packaging is known for outstanding design, quality, and customer service. In addition, we have a sister company, Impacte, which provides warehouse management services that can complement our packaging products or be a stand-alone service to provide solutions to our customers' problems.

Focusing on the future and growth, we are actively working to grow our sales by 50% over the next 3 years and enter new markets with innovative packaging and service offerings. We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our expanding team in Mississauga to help and oversee the growth.

Overview

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Senior Accountant is responsible for executing activities aligned with the monitoring and processing of financial statements. As part of the administrative team, the role is responsible for maintaining integrity, professionalism and accuracy in performing responsibilities.

  • Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual month end close cycles through effective planning, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
  • Compile and analyze financial information to prepare journal entries and document business transactions and direct the monthly closing process.
  • Prepare monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statement, statements of cash flows and statements of changes in net assets.
  • Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.
  • Establish and document internal control procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
  • Assess, evaluate, and inventory fixed assets and equipment, recording information such as the property's description, value, and location.
  • Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness.
  • Assist in the annual budget process, analyze business and user needs. Analyze revenue and expenditure trends and recommend appropriate budget levels and expenditure control.
  • As required, review budget, revenue, expense, asset, liability, invoices, and other accounting documents.
  • Supervise the input and handling of financial data and reports for the financial systems. Review other team members' reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting regulations.
  • Train others on financial systems and manages key interfaces and interdependencies. Make recommendations for enhancements to financial systems and associated processes and participate in or lead their implementation.
  • Collaborate with internal and external groups.
  • Undertake US Corporate payroll review, processing and posting, future CDN payroll.
  • Other tasks as assigned by Finance Director.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree (Accounting or Finance) required. CPA or advanced degree in accounting preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years of accounting/finance experience, experience in Sage300 ERP (mandatory), manufacturing and ERP review and implementation an asset.
  • Must demonstrate attention to detail in a fast-paced work environment and the ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions to achieve results.
  • Communicate well with team and across organizational boundaries to create alignment and ensure the successful completion of shared goals.
  • Comfortable leading meetings and able to communicate issues and trends to senior management and other groups at the appropriate level of detail.
  • Possesses a solid understanding of accounting principles.
  • Exhibits a high level of energy and serves as an effective change agent.

Our organization welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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