Staff accountant Jobs in Sarnia, ON

Job Description

Position Summary:

This position reports to the Controller and is located at our Head Office. The role supports the finance group with timely processing of some accounts payable, journal entries and other finance functions.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Reviewing, verifying and circulating for approval add-hoc accounts payable invoices, employee expense reports and visa expenditures.
• Assistance with required intercompany transactions
• Reviewing and reconciling vendor accounts
• Help prepare month-end accounts payable accruals
• Assisting Accounts Payable position when away on holidays or when needed
• Lead Ministry of Health reporting requirements in a timely fashion
• Analyze trends and work with Controller/CFO on observations, potential improvements and areas of risk
• Maintenance of long-term care reporting tools in Yardi
• Various reconciliations at any given time
• Other add-hoc duties or projects as assigned

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience in a corporation or medium to large company, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Has an undergraduate degree, certificate or diploma in accounting.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and best practices (ASPE).
• Knowledge of residential and commercial real estate accounting would be an asset.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines with detail and accuracy.
• Intermediate knowledge of financial accounting software (Yardi preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite; specialization in use of Excel is preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to see the big picture while maintaining high accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication and a team player.

Additional Information

While our Applicant Tracking System uses some AI-enhanced tools, every decision throughout screening, assessing, and selecting candidates is made by real people on our team.

This posting is for a new position--yay! We are growing!