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About the Company

Our client is a global industrial services company. They are looking for a Senior Accountant who will be responsible for ensuring the businesses compliance with IFRS / regulatory and internal reporting requirements. This role requires a strong operational and accounting technical focus in addition to a focusing on delivering high quality management information to the Finance Manager for review.

Why Work Here

• Experience working with an international company with colleagues around the world

• Work closely with an excellent manager with long term growth opportunities

About the Opportunity

• Responsible for month end close processes including journal entries, reconciliations and supporting documentation including:

• preparation and/or review accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and bank reconciliations.

• preparation and/or review of journal entries for month-end close.

• preparation and analysis of WIP reports.

• preparation of financial and management reports for the business unit and Corporate

• Preparation and/or review of balance sheet and income statement reconciliations.

• preparation and/or review of confirmations and reconciliations of intercompany transactions including revenue, cost of sales, management fees, debtors, and creditors as well as inter-group loans reported to the corporate office for consolidation.

• Responsible for year-end close process including:

• Assist with internal and external audit requirements and liaises with auditors.

• Assist with the preparation of statutory annual financial statements.

• Responsible for ensuring detailed and effective project accounting.

• Assist with the preparation of financial forecasts and providing insightful explanations and analysis of key variances.

• Ensures financial controls, on a day-to-day operational basis are conducted effectively and timeously.

• Ensures appropriate corporate governance and financial controls are applied and maintained, with the intention to improve and maintain internal controls, implementing changes where needed and drive efficiencies to assist with managing financial risk.

• Manages other ad hoc requirements.

• Assists in the continuous improvement and development of system integration and reporting.

• Assists with implementation of improved reporting systems to prevent errors in data collection and calculations. I.e. the automation of processes.

• Understands and applies IFRS rules correctly.

• Assist with the preparation and/or review of files and working papers required for filing of taxes.

About You

• Experience in Finance, Accounting and Administration including financial and management accounting, IFRS / financial regulations, accounting systems, cash reporting and forecasts, financial reporting and analysis, budgets, and planning. 3-5 years – Essential

• Experience with general ledger functions and month-end/year end close processes. 3-5 years – Essential

• Experience with one of the top audit professional firms in Canada or USA. Minimum of 3 years of audit experience. 3+ years – Essential

• Demonstrated financial reporting experience in Canada or USA. 5+ years – Essential

• Thorough knowledge of international accounting principles and procedures and financial management best practices. 5+ years – Essential

• Knowledge of Canadian and USA business environment, taxation, and US GAAP – Advantageous

• SAGE software knowledge – Advantageous

Salary Range

$90,000 - $100,000/year

How to Apply

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This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.