Staff Accountant

Manitobah; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic finance team as a Staff Accountant, where your skills will play a crucial role in maintaining financial accuracy and compliance. This position offers the opportunity to engage in various financial activities, from managing accounting records to preparing tax returns. Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years of accounting experience, a degree in a related field, and proficiency in accounting software like QuickBooks. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role is perfect for you. Be part of an innovative company that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of accounting experience with full-cycle accounting.
• Degree in business administration, accounting, or finance required.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting figures and financial records accurately.
• Prepare and file monthly tax returns for compliance.

Skills

Accounting Principles

Attention to Detail

Financial Reporting

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Business Administration

Degree in Accounting

Working towards CPA designation

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

POSITION TYPE: FULL-TIME

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Staff Accountant plays a foundational role within the Finance team and is responsible for overseeing various financial activities, ensuring compliance with accounting principles, and contributing to financial reporting processes at Manitobah. Reporting to the Finance Controller, the Staff Accountant is a self-motivated team player who consistently demonstrates a strong attention to detail while working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately calculating, posting, correcting, and managing accounting figures and financial records.
• Reconciling sales and related balances between financial systems.
• Processing customer returns, miscellaneous refunds, and cancellations.
• Reconciling bank accounts, intercompany transactions, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Preparing and maintaining amortization schedules for capital assets.
• Preparing and filing monthly tax returns for PST and USA State taxes in accordance with tax legislation.
• Analyzing and reviewing general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy, including identifying and correcting errors and irregularities.
• Analyzing management information requirements, including investigating discrepancies between reporting systems.
• Analyzing processes to ensure the effectiveness of internal controls and efficiency of processes, including suggesting improvements.
• Gathering data, compiling the proper information, and preparing financial reports in accordance with management needs.
• Assisting with AR and AP tasks as needed.
• Preparing duty drawback claims to collect duties paid on exported items.
• Assisting with annual external audits, including providing requested documentation and answering auditor questions.
• Maintaining the strict confidentiality and privacy of financial records as they relate to the organization and its customers.

Ideal Experience

Professional Experience:

• Minimum 1-3 years of direct accounting experience.
• Full-cycle accounting: 1 year.
• Proficiency in Accounting Software; QuickBooks experience is an asset.

Educational Position Requirements:

• A degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related discipline is required.
• Working towards a CPA designation would be considered an asset.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Please send a cover letter and a resume to [e-mail].

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