General Accountant

The Accountant is responsible for accounting and general ledger activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts and financial statement preparation.

This position will ensure that monthly journal entries / processes are completed as per closing schedules. The Accountant will be responsible for billing, processing cash payments and receipts, and maintaining fixed assets listing.

The Accountant will also pro-actively seek out process improvements, make recommendations, and implement improvements upon approval.

Key Areas of Responsibility Month End Reporting ·Prepare / post month end journal entries into GP on a timely basis to meet month end schedule·Prepare monthly accruals for expenses incurred, invoices not processed / received·Prepare GL reconciliations monthly and reconcile / investigate all differences ·Prepare financial statements to report results monthly Billing / Accounts Receivable / Cash Receipts ·Billing customers on a timely basis·Maintain customer master list·Follow up on overdue invoices with customers·Process cash receipts and apply payments against outstanding invoices·Maintain accounts receivable subledger and aging·Assess bad debt / uncollectible receivables for write-off Accounts Payable / Cash Payments ·Process employee reimbursements (including payments) in the expense reporting system (Concur)·Process payments for vendor invoices on a timely basis·Maintain accounts payable subledger and aging Fixed Assets / Intangibles ·Maintain fixed assets / intangible listing (ie.

• updating for additions, disposals)·Calculating and recording depreciation / amortization of assets on a monthly basis·Assessing impairment of assets on a quarterly basis Ad hoc ·Other accounting tasks as assigned·Provides information and technical support in the development and revision of policies and procedures;
• Maintains ongoing communication with internal and external clients regarding financial matters; Reviews contracts for adherence to policies;
• Prepares complex financial reports / data, as requested by the CFO, and communicates findings effectively; ·Tax remittances·Assists in preparing financial metrics / information sent to the Board and Investors.

Job Requirements ·Accounting designation (CPA-CA) (Required)·Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an increasingly responsible, detail and deadline oriented accounting position·Strong proficiency in Excel (Required) ·Experience with ERP systems (Required), Great Plains (Asset)·Accounting designation (CPA-CA) (Required)·Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an increasingly responsible, detail and deadline oriented accounting position·Strong proficiency in Excel (Required) ·Experience with ERP systems (Required), Great Plains (Asset) What’s in it for you -We understand that there is life at work and life outside of work.

Here are a few benefits we all benefit from that support us to be our creative best. Fitness and wellness -We provide discounts to nation-wide gyms, onsite gyms (when we’re in the office), an Employee and Family Assistance Program, as well as a virtual wellness program.

Benefits from Day 1 -Gym discounts-Local in-office free gyms-Employee and Family Assistance program-Weekly virtual wellness events-In addition to in-house training, we provide an annual lifestyle allowance of $1500 so you can grow your skills.

Conferences & training budget-Regular internal training programs Financial planning -Let us help you invest in your future with 3% matching towards your pension and multiple forms of income protection.

Competitive salary -Annual bonus structure-3% CPP matching