Senior Accountant

Westlake; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in York Region, Vaughan is seeking an experienced accountant to manage financial operations and reporting. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Accounting, CPA designation, and at least 5 years of related experience. The role involves ensuring compliance with accounting principles and preparing financial statements. Candidates should be strong in financial analysis and able to collaborate across teams.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills, including financial analysis and trend analysis.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with SOX, GAAP, and corporate policies.
• Participate in full cycle month-end activities.
• Prepare financial reports and perform analytical work.
• Assist with AFE preparation and ensure compliance.
• Document local procedures and internal controls for monthly close.

Skills

Financial analysis

Trend analysis

Business case analysis

Collaboration

ERP systems

Costing

Variance analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or equivalent accounting designation

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance people's lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

This role administers and coordinates the accounting operation to ensure costs are monitored and prepares necessary reports for management to make informed financial decisions. This role readies and maintains financial and business transactions, applies accounting principles, and has a solid understanding of both accounting theory and practice.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Ensure that all monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and related schedules/analysis are produced in a timely fashion, in compliance with SOX, GAAP, and corporate policies.
• Participate in full cycle month-end activities, including general accounting records and GL maintenance, in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Prepare financial reports and perform analytical work such as intercompany balance reconciliation, monthly accruals, journal entry logs, and spreadsheet SOX control logs.
• Reconcile balances and prepare the Hard Close Binder accurately and on time.
• Prepare financial statements and analysis, including Management Estimates, EBITDA Bridge, and ART.
• Assist with the preparation of AFE, develop payback financial calculations, and review AFEs for compliance and accuracy. Supervise the AFE approval process.
• Generate periodic or ad hoc reports as requested.
• Assess the need for new or revised controls and assist in implementing internal controls across the organization.
• Document local procedures and internal controls for the monthly close process.
• Share best practices with team members and serve as a backup during absences or vacations.
• Continuously improve procedures and processes related to the monthly accounting close.
• Prepare and submit monthly STATs Canada reports and manufacturing surveys.
• Perform additional analysis and reporting as needed or assigned by the manager.

Education & Experience :

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 5 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• CPA or equivalent accounting designation.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented.
• Strong analytical skills, including financial analysis, trend analysis, and business case analysis.
• Proactive, positive, energetic, innovative, and willing to take initiative.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably JD Edwards.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong understanding of costing, variance analysis, absorption, and multi-currency operations.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment with cross-functional management teams.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to characteristics protected by law.

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