Accountant

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The Role

The Accountant role is primarily responsible for accurate month-end close, maintaining up‑to‑date financial schedules, & reconciliations and ensuring all entries comply with accounting standards. The role supports financial integrity through timely journal postings and balance sheet & GL reconciliations, while also assisting with budgeting, forecasting inputs, and basic variance analysis to support the FP&A function.

This is a hybrid position and will require the individual to work in the AMS office in Toronto Downtown 2 days per week.

What you will do: (Key Accountabilities)

Accounting:

• Lead and execute the full month-end close process, ensuring all activities are completed accurately and within established timelines.
• Prepare, update, and maintain all month-end schedules- including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, revenue schedules, and departmental expense analyses-ensuring completeness and accuracy prior to close.
• Post month-end journal entries in accordance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., IFRS), ensuring proper documentation and clear audit trails.
• Review posted revenue and expense transactions to verify alignment with accounting policies; identify discrepancies, correct misclassifications, and elevate issues where required.
• Perform detailed reconciliations of general ledger accounts and balance sheet accounts, investigate variances, and ensure reconciling items are cleared promptly.
• Validate the accuracy and completeness of financial information by comparing system balances, subledger reports, and supporting schedules.
• Highlight risks, unusual trends, or anomalies in financial data and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues before close deadlines.
• Support the preparation of monthly management reports, ensuring data integrity and consistency with the general ledger.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure accounting processes remain compliant with corporate policies, audit requirements, and regulatory standards.

Financial Planning and Forecasting:

• Support the development and execution of the annual budgeting and forecasting process.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to enhance financial planning processes.
• Implement best practices and automation to improve efficiency.
• Work closely with the FP&A team to ensure alignment and consistency in financial planning and analysis.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the team.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members

You’ll need to demonstrate:

• Proven ability to manage end-to-end accounting activities, including month-end closing, balance sheet ownership, and reconciliations
• Possess advanced finance or accounting education.
• Demonstrated experience delivering management accounting outputs, including variance analysis, accrual reports.
• Proven experience applying revenue recognition standards across multiple clients or business units
• Demonstrated ability to manage audit queries and maintain compliance through accurate documentation and effective financial controls
• Leverage advanced Excel skills to analyze, model, and present financial data effectively

Behavioral Skills:

• Critical Thinking – proficiency level 3
• Issue Resolution – proficiency level 3
• Partnering with Colleagues – proficiency level 3
• Agility - proficiency level 3

Technical Skills:

• Budget Management – proficiency level 3
• Data Analysis – proficiency level 3
• Business Case Development – proficiency level 3

Other

What you’ll get in return:

Here at AMS, you have the opportunity to work on projects that integrate across our practice areas, supporting and innovating delivery for our clients. You’ll be part of a team with global capabilities and setting a new direction for us in terms of how we creatively solve our clients’ most pressing talent-related challenges. You can innovate, disrupt and influence with organizations that want to transform their operations and win the war for talent.

What we offer:

We are committed to pay transparency and fairness. For this role, the initial expected remuneration is CAD 75,240 - CAD 99,000 per year, plus applicable benefits.

Supplemental Medical/Dental/Vision, Life, Disability, RRSP/DPSP, Paid Holidays/Vacation/Sick Time, Paid Parental Leave, Performance Bonus.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments or accommodations you require during the recruitment process by emailing our team at talentacquisition.generalenquiries@weareams.com

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