Senior Accountant - Supply Chain Accounting

Viasat; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a temporary member for the Supply Chain Accounting team in Terranova y Labrador, Canada. The role involves preparing journal entries, analyzing accounts, and supporting year-end audits. Candidates should possess a Business Administration degree with a focus on Accounting, along with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Key skills include proficiency in Microsoft Excel, strong analytical abilities, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting/Finance.
• 3+ years of experience in accounting roles.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries for inventory and leased assets.
• Conduct monthly account analysis.
• Assist in year-end audits and tax filings.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business Administration (concentration in Accounting/Finance)

Tools

SAP

Blackline

Job description

About us

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What you'll do

As a key member of the Supply Chain Accounting team in Accounting Operations, you will work in a fast-paced environment to record and analyze transactions related to inventory; leased assets and related intercompany transactions, as well as work to make accounting processes more efficient.

This is a temporary position with an intended term of 1 year.

The day-to-day

• Preparation of journal entries related to inventory, leased assets and related intercompany transactions and eliminations, as part of the month end close process
• Monthly account analysis and review of related source documents
• Working closely with business to investigate and resolve issues related to inventory and leased assets
• Running transaction processes and reports in accounting system, as part of month end close process; including order settlements, preparation of other monthly reporting
• Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations and other supporting working papers
• Provision of assistance in completion of year-end audit, statutory account audits, tax filings and other ad hoc requests
• Participation in special projects regarding inventory and leased assets, including process improvement and automation

What you'll need

• Undergraduate degree or higher in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting/Finance, with progress towards a professional accounting designation
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in similar accounting roles
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (intermediate level of knowledge)
• Excellent analytical skills; good problem solver
• Strong communications skills, both written and verbal, required
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills

What will help you on the job

• Experience with SAP and Blackline

EEO Statement

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.