Senior Accountant - CPA

Manitoulin Group of Companies; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and finance company in Sudbury is seeking a financial accountant with a CPA designation and a minimum of 5 years of experience in financial accounting. Responsibilities include preparation and review of financial reports, collaboration on process improvements, and interaction with external auditors. The role requires strong PC skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Competitive wages and opportunities for growth are offered.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Opportunities for growth

Fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in financial accounting.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Familiarity with corporate and provincial taxes is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and analysis of financial reports.
• Preparation of year-end working papers and audits.
• Cross-training on multiple positions within the accounting department.

Skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Microsoft Excel

Collaboration

Education

Professional accounting designation (CPA)

Tools

AS400

Infinium

Enrich

Acellos

Cargowise

Job description

• Preparation, review and analysis of financial and other key performance reports distributed to middle and senior management.
• Responsible for preparation, or review of, monthly financial reporting of subsidiary companies.
• Preparation of yearend working papers, including some participation in review of files and interaction with the external audit team.
• Review of junior or intermediate work
• Analytical review of results and development of new reports as required.
• May be required to plan and implement process changes to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy. This could involve research, presenting findings and ultimately training of accounting staff or performing internal audits on current procedures.
• Work with a divisional controller on projects such as the integration of newly acquired subsidiaries
• May be required to deal with professionals external to the company - bankers, tax auditors, government officials, suppliers, external auditors
• Cross train on multiple positions within the accounting department to maximize knowledge base. Depending on department needs, specialization in a particular area may be the focus, for example internal audit.
• Overtime may be required at month ends and necessary at year end.
• Respect and adherence to confidentiality of information.

Qualifications

• Hold a professional accounting designation (CPA).
• Minimum of 5 years experience in financial accounting.
• Strong PC skills including Microsoft Excel and other windows based applications is required.
• Ability to work independently, use critical thinking, problem solve, and collaborate
• Basic understanding of multiple software and operating systems, dependent upon assigned company files. Includes but not limited to, AS400, Infinium, Enrich, Acellos, Cargowise.
• Basic understanding and interaction with other departments within the company regarding information flow to accounting.
• Familiarity with corporate and provincial taxes is an asset.
• Familiarity with internal control frameworks is an asset.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, multi-task and work under pressure to meet multiple tight deadlines in a demanding fast paced environment is required.

Additional Information

What do we offer to you?

• Competitive Wages
• Fast paced environment
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

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