Great opportunity fora Senior Accounting at a fantastic company within the Waterlooarea!
6monthcontract to startHybrid)
Ourclient a highly respected and leading Manufacturing Firm is seekinga talented and experienced Senior Accountant to join their team.
The Senior Accountant plays a crucial role in the firm leading theaccounting department and reporting directly to theController.
Summary
TheSenior Accountant is responsible for maintaining and improving allaccounting processes and procedures to ensure the timely andaccurate preparation of financial statements.
This role willcollaborate closely with the Controller to ensure complianceefficiency andaccuracy.
Accountabilities :
Ensure all financial statements and monthly quarterly and annualschedules are completed in a timely accuratemanner
Assist in the preparationof monthly forecasts and annual budget commentaries andinvestigation of variances
Monthend close including journal entries andaccruals
Fixed assets includingphysical count handling of capital appropriation requestsperforming ROI analysis and supporting non finance leaders oninvestment decisions
Managerialcost management functions including costing standards controlsanalytics EOZ physical inventoryprocess
Ensure monthly accountreconciliations are performed accurately completely and ontime
Responsible for theimplementation of robust internal controls monitoring complianceand for the maintenance of adequatedocumentation
Key contact forannual internal SOX audit and any externalaudits
Ensure compliance withtaxes including HST and US statesales
Assist in preparation ofquarterly and annual tax informationsubmissions
Partnering withininternal and cross functional teams to support adhocrequests
Controller ship Mindsetensuring all activities are executed fully in compliance with USGAAP SOX and Corporate reportingpolicies
Other duties as assigned(including conversion relatedtasks)
Requirements
A University / College degree inaccounting along with a professional accounting designation such asCPA or actively working towards obtainingone
3 5 years relevant experiencein accounting and at least 1 year of leadershipexperience
Solid workingknowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) andSOX with experience driving improvements in internalcontrols
Demonstrated planningorganizational and time managementskills
Strong understanding ofcost accounting principles
Precise attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communications skills; ability tointeract clearly and confidently with all levels in theorganization
High level ofintegrity and ethical standards
Advanced Excelskills
NicetoHave :
Visual ERP experience
JD EdwardsERP experience
Onestreamexperience
Benefits