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Accountant

Accountant

Cushman and WakefieldMarkham, ON
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$28.00–CA$33.00 hourly
Job description

Job Title

Accountant

Job Description Summary

Responsible for all phases of accounting, including financial reporting, analysis and general ledger maintenance. Accountant must use their sound technical skills and solid judgment to perform their tasks successfully within the accounting team.

Job Description

Responsibilities :

  • Perform regular and recurring accounting functions requiring professional competency
  • Use established Accounting principles to work under limited supervision and to provide assistance to the managers on the team with daily operations
  • Follow appropriate procedures for preparation of accounting records, research of transactions, and reporting
  • Aid in internal and external audits
  • Assist in month-end closings, including all related processes and procedures
  • Review monthly account reconciliations of various general ledger accounts to include; research and timely resolution of complex reconciling items
  • Analyze journal entries to the general ledger ensuring data integrity and accuracy
  • Review work output of the Shared Services Groups
  • Review Customer Accounts and determine Doubtful Allowance
  • Review and prepare weekly payments to outside brokers
  • Ensure financials are in accordance with GAAP or other required accounting standards
  • Contribute to operational and process improvements
  • Perform special projects as assigned

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor Degree; Accounting or Finance; CPA designation is strongly preferred
  • 5+years of accounting experience
  • Strong knowledge of accounting and database software packages
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
  • Strong problem solving ability
  • Effective and efficient time management and organization skills
  • Detail oriented and thorough
  • Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Self-directed individual who is comfortable working in a team environment
  • Ability to communicate effectively and be comfortable explaining accounting concepts to people with non-financial backgrounds
  • Ability to quickly adapt and learn in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with high initiative, flexibility and team approach to work

    • Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need the job posting in an alternative format or any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, please email your request to [email protected]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.Cushman & Wakefield s'engage à respecter l'équité en matière d'emploi. Notre objectif est d'offrir un milieu de travail diversifié, inclusif et exempt d'obstacles. Si vous êtes une personne handicapée et que vous avez besoin de recevoir l'offre d'emploi dans un autre format ou d'accéder à toute autre mesure d'adaptation au cours du processus d'embauche, veuillez soumettre votre demande par courriel à [email protected]. Veuillez mentionner le titre de poste et le lieu de travail au moment de communiquer avec nous.