Senior Accountant, Corporate Accounting

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About Us
Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Sherritt is a world leader in using hydrometallurgical processes to mine and refine nickel and cobalt – metals deemed critical for energy transition. Sherritt is dedicated to producing and delivering high-quality products while maintaining the highest standards of safety, sustainability, and social responsibility.

As part of our ongoing growth and commitment to meeting the increasing demand for critical minerals, our Metals division, which includes the Fort Saskatchewan refinery in Canada, drives our production of high-purity minerals. In addition, our Power division is the largest independent energy producer in Cuba, providing low-carbon power solutions. Our Technologies group is a key differentiator, empowering Sherritt's business development efforts with specialized expertise in hydrometallurgical processing. We aim to expand our midstream processing capacity of critical minerals for the electric vehicle supply chain.

At Sherritt, we offer a diverse range of rewarding career opportunities across our international operations. Our unique business structure allows for domestic and global exposure, enabling career growth and professional development. We understand that our people are our greatest asset and we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace culture, where all team members are valued and respected. We believe that our diverse perspectives and experiences make us better equipped to serve our customers and communities.

The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists in our Finance department within the Corporate division for a Senior Accountant, Corporate Accounting located in Toronto, Ontario. This position prepares the Corporate office’s journal entries, manages accounts payable and prepares Corporate’s financial statements, including its balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows. In addition, this position is accountable for monthly account reconciliations, including intercompany reconciliations with other business units, and supports the resolution of system issues and user requirements.

Our standard work schedule includes a full-time on-site presence to foster collaboration and community. We recognize the importance of flexibility in today’s dynamic work environment. We offer adaptable flexibility to ensure that our team members can succeed while balancing personal commitments.

In This Role, You Will Be Accountable For

• Preparing and reviewing journal entries in accordance with the Delegation of Authority (DAG) guidelines, including cash journal entries.
• Ensuring the completeness of month-end reconciliations for general ledger accounts, including intercompany reconciliations.
• Tracking and analyzing monthly expenditure accruals and reversals by cost center.
• Preparing bank reconciliations.
• Providing requested information and responding to queries from internal stakeholders, as well as external and internal auditors during quarter-end and year-end in a timely manner.
• Collaborating with IT to resolve system issues and user requirements related to the Concur travel system, automated accounts payable bot, ERP, and consolidation system.

Skills and attributes for success:

• University or college certificate in accounting, with an active pursuit or completion of an accounting designation (e.g., CGA, CMA).
• A minimum of 5-years of experience in corporate accounting, accounts payable, and intercompany reconciliation within a multi-entity, multi-currency environment.
• Strong understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting and IFRS reporting standards.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet competing deadlines.
• Strong relationship management abilities.
• Advanced analytical skills, capable of providing detailed variance analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, and consolidation systems.
• Experience with bot automation software for accounts payable processing is an asset.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power Automate, InforLN ERP system, and/or Longview consolidation system is an asset.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation: A competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits that prioritizes employee wellbeing.
• Generous paid time off: We believe in work-life balance and offer paid time off to recharge.
• Learning and professional development opportunities: We encourage continuous learning and provide resources for professional development, workshops and training.
• Inclusive environment: We celebrate diversity and promote an equitable, inclusive and respectful workplace culture.

Application deadline: The job posting will remain open until a qualified candidate is selected.
We thank all candidates for their application. We will be in touch if your experience and skills are a match for the role.

Sherritt is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other protected status. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and we strive to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr