Senior Accountant - CPA

Manitoulin Group of Companies; Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation firm in Ontario is seeking a Financial Accountant to prepare and review financial reports. This role requires a CPA designation and a minimum of 5 years experience in financial accounting. Responsibilities include managing monthly financial reporting, reviewing staff work, and ensuring compliance with confidentiality. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits program and profit sharing opportunities, with an annual salary starting at $90,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Program

Profit Sharing Opportunities

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in financial accounting.
• Strong PC skills including Microsoft Excel and other Windows based applications are essential.
• Basic understanding and interaction with other departments regarding information flow to accounting.

Responsibilities

• Preparation, review and analysis of financial and key performance reports.
• Responsible for preparation of monthly financial reporting of subsidiary companies.
• Review of junior or intermediate accountants' work.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Microsoft Excel

Education

Professional accounting designation (CPA)

Tools

AS400

Infinium

Cargowise

Job description

Company Description

Manitoulin Transport has the most extensive transportation network in North America, making it easy to provide dependable on-time delivery and faster transit times. Sustained by its 60 years experience, Manitoulin developed the transportation knowledge that is relied on and trusted by clients in various industries. Manitoulin's command of the transportation industry, together with its progressive technology, innovative equipment fleet and cross Canada locations can ship your world confidently.

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 paper files, including some participation in review of files and interaction with the external audit team.
• Review of junior or intermediate accountants' work.
• Analytical review of monthly 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 corporate and commodity tax regulations, filings and audits.
• Overtime may be required at month end 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 are essential.
• 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, Tax Prep.
• 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.
• The 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?

• Comprehensive Benefits Program
• Profit Sharing Opportunities
• Fast paced environment
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

Annual salary starting at $90,000+ depending on qualifications and experience.