Accounting Administrator

The Accounting Administrator shall be responsible for assisting the Assistant Controller with various tasks within

the growing Finance team at Horizon Maritime Services Ltd., which will include a focus on supporting the Accounts

Receivable cycle, along with assisting the Assistant Controller and the Accounts Payable Coordinator with various

other accounting responsibilities, as needed. The Accounting Administrator will also provide support for the

various joint ventures of Horizon Maritime Services Ltd. and will be paramount in the day-to-day activities of the

Finance team in its management of the Horizon Group of Companies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for compiling support and preparing monthly accounts receivable invoicing for various organizational value streams, compiling support and preparing special project invoicing, as well as preparing invoicing for various other ad-hoc contracts; overseen by Corporate Controller.
• Manage Accounts Receivable inbox and respond to client queries as necessary
• Posting client receipts in Sage Intacct and reconciling Customer Aging reports
• Preparing regular summaries of aged accounts receivable for review by the Corporate Controller and identifying where follow up is necessary
• Assist in collection of receivables in accordance with company policies
• Responsible for reconciling and maintaining accounts receivable general ledger accounts on a monthly basis
• Prepare and reconcile monthly HST workbook for review and filing by Assistant Controller
• Responsible for preparing weekly and monthly bank reconciliations for Horizon and its joint ventures
• Prepare monthly posting and reconciliation of Company credit cards, including liaison with cardholders ensuring accurate reporting and timely submission
• Assist with preparing routine monthly journal entries
• Assist the Accounts Payable Coordinator with the various tasks within the payables cycle, including coding & recording invoices and reconciling vendor statements, as needed.
• Assist with preparing support during interim and year-end external audits
• Assist with the implementation and management of internal controls with respect to financial policies, processes and procedures, including continuous improvement of current policies to improve operating efficiency and strengthen existing procedures
• Other related duties as required or assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ years’ experience in a similar role
• The ideal candidate will have obtained an undergraduate bachelor’s degree focusing in accounting or finance (equivalent work experience or education will be considered)
• Attention to detail in all areas of work
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills are essential
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently
• High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons or facts
• Able to work well in a deadline driven environment
• Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures
• Basic experience with Microsoft Excel
• The following skills would be considered an asset but are not required: Knowledge or experience within accounting software’s or ERP systems Experience and knowledge of full cycle accounting processes

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