Senior Accountant - 18 Month Contract

Encore; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee asset and expense accounts, ensuring accurate financial reporting. This role involves managing month-end close processes, analyzing financial variances, and maintaining compliance with accounting standards. You'll collaborate with team members to handle payroll submissions and produce detailed financial analyses. If you thrive in a dynamic office environment and have a passion for delivering world-class service, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values people and drives results while enjoying a competitive salary and incentives.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in an accounting department.
• High level of detail and accuracy in financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Complete journal entries and month-end reporting.
• Manage weekly revenue forecast and analyze financial results.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Education

BS/BS in Accounting

Completion or enrollment in CPA program

Tools

Excel

Kronos

UltiPro

Job description

Position Overview

The Sr. Accountant is responsible for controlling and analyzing the asset, liability, and expense accounts to ensure that proper expenses are reported and that these accounts are properly reflected on the Company's books and records. This position is also responsible for the preparation and maintenance of monthly entries and account analyses of the more complex accounting areas and certain financial and managerial reporting. Please note this is an 18-month contract role.

Key Job Responsibilities

Month End Close

• Complete journal entries for all areas assigned, as required, within the close calendar deadlines.
• Analyze results for all areas assigned to identify issues and contribute to a timely and appropriate resolution.
• Complete assigned month-end schedules and month-end reporting.

Account Analysis

• Manage the weekly revenue forecast reporting.
• Analyze results for all areas assigned creating detailed analysis of week-over-week results.
• Research and analyze monthly financial statement variances.
• Additional reporting and data analysis as required.

Kronos Management

• Manage the schedule roster of employees.
• Partner with field staff to ensure timely and accurate hourly time submissions.
• Complete the weekly closing and reconciliation of approved timecards.
• Complete the reporting of timecards to the payroll system UltiPro.
• Prepare the job cost reporting on payroll expenses.

Account Support

• Perform other duties as assigned from the Accounting Department.

Job Qualifications

• Minimum of a BS/BS in Accounting or Finance.
• 3-5 years' experience working in an accounting department.
• Completion or current enrollment in CPA program.
• Ability to handle multiple activities to accomplish a goal while using logic to solve problems.
• High level of detail and accuracy when responding to requests as well as financial reporting.
• Working knowledge of all accounting functions and related principles (including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll and General Ledger).
• Intermediate level working knowledge of Excel.
• Understanding of analysis and reporting with ability to apply it to the business.
• Ability to work independently and make appropriate decisions based on accounting standards.

Competencies

• Deliver World Class Service
• Do The Right Thing
• Drive Results
• See The Big Picture
• Value People

Salary Pay Range: $74,000.00 - $85,000.00 Plus Incentives.
Work Environment
Office
Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Working times may include irregular hours and on-call status including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by Encore based in an office environment and when traveling, on an individual venue or a representation of venues in that city or area.