Accounting Manager

Accountivity is hiring!

Title : Accounting Manager

Location : York Region, ON

Length of Assignment : Permanent

Salary : $, / year

Our Client in York Region, ON is actively looking for an Accounting Manager to join their team

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager, and the role will be a split between daily operations of the accounting department and undertaking special projects in accounting.

This includes maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting principles, managing the accounting team, and providing timely financial reports.

Key Responsibilities :

• Financial Reporting :
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial reports.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to senior management.
• General Ledger Management :
• Oversee and manage the general accounting functions, including, but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and taxes.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Ensure timely and accurate posting of transactions to the general ledger.
• Budgeting and Forecasting :
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and financial forecasts.
• Monitor and analyze budget variances.
• Provide recommendations for financial planning and strategy.
• Compliance and Audit :
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal accounting and financial regulations.
• Coordinate and manage external audits.
• Maintain and update accounting policies and procedures.
• Team Management :
• Supervise and manage the accounting team, including training, mentoring, and performance evaluations.
• Assign and review the work of the accounting staff.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Process Improvement :
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in the accounting department.
• Automate and streamline accounting functions where possible.
• Internal Controls :
• Develop, document, and enforce internal controls to safeguard the company's assets.
• Conduct periodic reviews of accounting processes and controls.
• Cash Management :
• Oversee cash flow management, including monitoring cash balances and preparing cash flow forecasts.
• Manage banking relationships and optimize banking operations.
• Special Projects :
• Lead or participate in special projects as needed, such as system implementations, financial modeling, and mergers / acquisitions.

Qualifications :

• Education : Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A master's degree or CPA / CMA certification is preferred.
• Experience : Minimum of - years of accounting experience, with at least - years in a supervisory or management role.

Skills :

• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency in accounting software QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly

Excel :

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

If you meet the above qualifications, please submit your resume.

Please note that while we appreciate all applications, only those being considered will be contacted.