Staff Accountant

York1 Environmental Ltd; Concord; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative environmental services company in Canada is looking for a Staff Accountant to manage daily accounting functions including bank reconciliations and month-end reporting. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of accounting experience and a degree in finance, as well as advanced MS Excel skills. The role offers opportunities for growth and emphasizes a collaborative work environment. If you're passionate about finance and want to make an impact, apply now!

Benefits

Career development programs

Training and internal opportunities

Culture of success

Qualifications

• Must have a university degree in accounting and 5+ years of experience.
• Advanced MS Excel skills are required.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and Jonas software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting functions.
• Oversee bank reconciliations and month-end reporting.
• Prepare HST reports and support audits.

Skills

5+ years’ experience in accounting

Advanced level skills with MS Excel

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and within a team

Knowledge of accepted accounting practices

Education

University degree in accounting, finance or business administration

CPA certification or in progress

Tools

Jonas software

Job description

York1 Employees, whether they work at one of our project sites or at head office, play an important role in helping us achieve our mission. We provide exceptional services and innovative solutions through our infrastructure and environmental divisions to some of the largest commercial and residential projects across the GTA and Southern Ontario. We are driven by our responsibility to foster excellence and a safe work environment while maintaining productivity and an environmentally responsible workplace. Excellence in the management of our projects is a fundamental corporate responsibility and part of the York1 way of doing business.

Job Description

Reporting to the Sr, Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting functions. This role oversees bank reconciliations, assets, including lease payment and depreciation entries, overhead/Interco entries, HST reporting and month end reporting.

Key Functions & Duties:

• Daily bank reconciliations accounts payables, enter and allocate all equipment leases for multiple companies, setup electronic fund transfers and wire payments and email EFT/wire confirmations to vendors;
• Reconcile intercompany, bank, intercompany accounts receivable and accounts payable each month;
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with internal departments including Operations teams;
• Use internal software to maintain timely and accurate accounting files;
• HST report preparation for multiple companies;
• Support the execution of the monthly close and year end audit for multiple companies;
• Adhering to accounting controls, ensuring compliance with financial policies, directives and regulations.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with internal departments
• Perform other administrative duties including filing, scanning, photocopying, faxing.
• Assist Manager or coworkers with any other tasks or job duties that may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience working in an accounting role
• University degree in accounting, finance or business administration
• Advanced level skills with MS Excel
• CPA certification or in progress of completion
• Knowledge of Jonas software is a strong asset
• Knowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles
• Thrives in a fast pace, constantly changing environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently, with little supervision and within a team environment

Additional Information

Why work with York1?

Our employees play an important role in helping us achieve our mission of providing exceptional service and innovative solutions through our infrastructure and environmental services to some of the largest commercial and residential projects across the GTA and Southern Ontario. They are foundation to our success and represent our greatest strength. We focus on investing in our employees through career development programs, training and internal opportunities and advancement. Right here and right now, we are building a culture of success that you can be a part of!

Does this sound like you? Apply Now!

We would like to thank everyone who applies, however only those applicants who are most qualified will be contacted.