assistant controller

Tasks

• Manage balance sheets and profit / loss statements
• Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
• Supervise staff
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Examine accounting records
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Oversee payroll administration
• Train workers in duties and policies
• Post journal entries
• Manage accounts payable
• Manage accounts receivable
• Maintain records on inventory control system
• Ensure accuracy of financial transactions
• Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
• Co-ordinate, assign and review work
• Prepare bank reconciliations
• Help with scheduling and workflow
• Recommend measures to improve work methods

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• Simply Accounting
• Quick Books
• MS Office
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• Spreadsheet
• MS Word

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Analytical

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Other benefits