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Junior AccountantAurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Edmonton, Division No. 11, CA
Junior Accountant

Junior Accountant

Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Edmonton, Division No. 11, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Our Mission

Changing the trajectory of autoimmune diseases.

Our Vision

Enabling patients to live their fullest life.

We are a dedicated team of experts committed to changing the trajectory of autoimmune diseases with unmet medical needs. We are relentless in our pursuit to provide transformative medical treatments. We are resilient. We Care.

Along with driving adoption of our approved therapy, LUPKYNIS™, for appropriate people with lupus nephritis, we are pursuing a broader portfolio of innovative autoimmune disease therapies.

We provide high quality products to our patients, that are safe and effective. Each of us at Aurinia own quality, and we proactively integrate quality into everything that we do. Exceptional quality and regulatory compliance are essential to our business, and “We Care” so that patients can take our drugs with confidence.

Skills

Our strategy leverages the skills and knowledge of our expert team and our deep experience in principled drug development and commercialization. Aurinia’s working environment enables every individual to thrive in a professional atmosphere guided by our Culture Values:

  • Achieve together
  • Collaborate
  • Explore & build
  • Act responsibly

Overview

The Junior Accountant position is responsible for two main functions within Finance:

  • The Junior Accountant position is responsible for all activities necessary to process Canadian and U.S. accounts payable including maintaining related records, preparing accounts payable entries and payments, communicating with vendors, assisting with special projects within accounts payable, and preparing balance sheet account reconciliations. They will be part of a team of professionals working to maintain order and transparency for the Company’s finances. The position will be well able to work comfortably with numbers and possesses attention to detail. The goal is to contribute to the overall efficient operation of the department.
  • The Junior Accountant position is responsible for a variety of facets of commercial and managerial accounting. They are responsible for accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, analyzing and maintaining balance sheet accounts, as well as facilitating the monthly close by preparing the necessary adjusting entries and associated working papers. The person in this position will be encouraged to contribute to the overall development of the organization by contributing ideas and fostering teamwork.

Primary Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities – Accounts Payable Function

  • Receive and review incoming invoices from vendors, ensuring they match the Company’s executed contracts or purchase orders.
  • Enter invoices and credit memos from vendors into accounting software, allocating to appropriate accounts and cost centers.
  • Process payments to vendors within the contractual payment terms, including issuing checks, electronic transfers, and payment requisitions.
  • Review and process expense reports for corporate credit card and out of pocket expenses in SAP Concur, verifying receipts and compliance with the Company’s expense policies.
  • Maintain accurate and organized records of all accounts payable-related transactions.
  • Identify invoices and payments that are outside of policy or require further review and elevate to Accounting management for further investigation.
  • Assist Procurement with updating vendor records, ensuring accuracy and validity of the information.
  • Develop and maintain training documents for business owners and departments related to their AP functions
  • Assist in the execution of special projects that impact AP functions.
  • Facilitate the resolution of internal and external customer concerns on AP transactions.
  • Assist supervisor in resolution of AP processes.
  • Assist in the identification of problematic transactions and take necessary actions to prevent fraudulent payments.
  • Collaborate with accounting team on the recording of bank transactions.
  • Facilitate audit requests related to the AP functions.
  • Prepare journal entries, as needed, for input into the general ledger system.
  • Prepare cash reconciliations, prepaid reconciliations, other ad-hoc balance sheet account reconciliations
  • Maintain documented AP best practices, identifying inefficiencies and recommending changes for review by senior management.
  • Assist in monitoring the accounts payable and servicing mailboxes to ensure the timely processing of paper and electronic invoices; monitor the status of pending invoices by working closely with accounting staff and department managers for the timely resolution of outstanding issues.
  • Other duties as assigned that support the business and accounting team.

Primary Responsibilities – Corporate Accountant Function

  • Facilitates and completes monthly close procedures, including participation in department discussion meetings and posting accruals generated by said process.
  • Accurately prepares all monthly reconciliations and working papers as required by the assigned deadlines.
  • Prepares entries as required to maintain cash, investment, prepaid asset, and all other assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts.
  • Prepares monthly General Sales Tax returns.
  • Prepares responses to quarterly and annual Statistics Canada surveys.
  • Assists in the maintenance of capital asset balances and documentation.
  • Assists in monthly reconciliations for revenues, cost of goods sold and manufactured, commissions, and expenses to ensure they are recorded appropriately.
  • Assists with analyzing quarterly financial statements and reports on variances.
  • Assists with quarterly and yearly financial and tax reviews and audits.
  • Assists in monitoring key SOX controls and identifies any gaps or deficiencies in the operation of controls.
  • Works closely with all members of the team to ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Other duties and special projects as assigned that support the business and accounting team.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or certificate in an accounting or finance related field of study
  • 2+ years’ experience in accounting or finance positions with a strong understanding of general accounting principles
  • Experience with general ledger accounting and reconciliation processes is essential
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data

Knowledge & Skills

  • Intermediate knowledge in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Experience with Oracle NetSuite and SAP Concur an asset
  • Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results
  • Well-organized and able to prioritize workload while remaining flexible to meet deadlines
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
  • Exceptional work ethic, attention to detail, and time management skills
  • Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Desired Competencies

  • Being Resilient: Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations
  • Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
  • Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of unique needs and different audiences
  • Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
  • Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
  • Drives Engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives
  • Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstancesEnsures Accountability: Holding self and other accountable to meet commitments
  • Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
  • Plans & Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
  • Self-Development: Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels
  • Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to the organization

Additional Information

All candidate information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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