Senior Accountant

Mier Human Capital; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their dynamic team in Mississauga. This role involves managing month-end closing activities, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with corporate policies. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of accounting principles and at least five years of relevant experience. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and effective communication skills. If you are ready to take the next step in your accounting career and contribute to a forward-thinking organization, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Thorough understanding of accounting principles is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end closing activities and review branch P&L.
• Prepare detailed calculations for vendor and customer rebates.
• Assist with financial reporting and annual audits.

Skills

Accounting Principles

Financial Reporting

Data Analysis

Documentation Skills

Multitasking Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Education

University Degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

Streamline (ERP)

Job description

Our client in Peel Region, ON is actively looking for a Senior Accountant to join their team.

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Length of Assignment: Temporary

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Perform month end closing activities and review branch P&L & make necessary adjustments
• Maintain all balance sheet schedules current on monthly basis
• Prepare detail calculation of Vendor and Customer rebates. Review accruals monthly and perform quarterly deep dive analysis to validate accruals
• Prepare detail freight analysis on monthly basis and oversee freight billing
• Assist with Financial reporting package
• Review and upload Trial balance from SAP to Streamline (ERP) for manufacturing division
• Prepare daily cash flow forecast and report to US parent company
• Prepare weekly AR status report and update comments for AR, over 60days
• Comply with and promote corporate policies, procedures, company's code of ethics and ensure proper internal controls are being followed
• Review daily bank reconciliation and support Junior accountant on coding
• Provide variance and cost analysis on a monthly basis
• Review and reconcile various GL accounts
• Supervise AP team as required
• Code non-PO invoices and work with AP to ensure invoices are posted on timely manner and statements are reconciled
• Upload weekly EFT and perform all govt filling (Sales Tax/CRA/WSIB/EHT)
• Oversee credit card and expense report process
• Manage Capex budget and tracking on monthly basis. Communicate to management on monthly basis.
• Support cross functional teams (Sales/Ops) for reporting requirements
• Assist on annual budget and prepare budget model
• Assist with annual audit and provide backup as required
• Assist with other projects/duties as required

Qualifications

• University degree in accounting, finance or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role
• Previous experience in full cycle accounting is mandatory
• Thorough understanding of accounting principles
• Distribution experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products (i.e. Excel, Word and Outlook)
• Excellent proficiency in English, verbal and written
• Documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multitasking skills
• Higher level of accuracy and attention to detail is must
• Innovative and ability to thrive in a fast paced environment
• Adaptable to change
• Ability to work independently or as a team member
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent and effective verbal, listening and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic

If you meet the above qualifications, please submit your resume.

Please note that while we appreciate all applications, only those being considered will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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