Job Description

Corus is a driving force in the media industry with a diverse portfolio of strong brands that entertain and inform audiences through great storytelling and compelling content, reaching millions of people around the world every day.
Our culture and our people are what make us, US.
We have a passion to connect with the world around us: to express, to share, to be part of people\'s lives. Our award-winning culture is an expression of who we are, what we do, and how we thrive. Our values describe our culture in action. They outline how we achieve our goals, work together, engage with partners, and interact in our communities. At Corus, we Win Together, Think Beyond, Make it Happen, Learn Every Day and Show We Care.

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Division: Finance
Work Status: Full-time
Location: Toronto

About the Role:
Corus has an exciting full time opportunity for a General Accountant in our Toronto head office. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Finance, you will work closely with both finance and operational groups to accurately report financial results. As the successful candidate, you have a proven track record of driving continuous improvement in a strong internal controls environment, and completing a timely monthly financial close and reporting process. You have demonstrated strong communication skills, meeting expectations of finance and operational teams you support, and the ability to prioritize multiple objectives.

You will contribute by:

• General accounting duties, including the preparation of monthly adjusting entries, accruals, and payments reconciliation
• Process program rights invoices: , code, obtain approvals , track invoices, apply payments in the program rights database
• Responsible for reconciliation of media services operational expenses, preparation on monthly journal entries
• Responsible for preparation of the new additions cash flow, reconciliation, and preparation of the journal entries to record monthly discounting on assets and liabilities
• Respond to Vendor inquiries, investigate invoice related issues/inquiries from various internal Corus departments
• Prepare audit samples selections for internal and external auditors
• Prepare ad-hoc analysis, reports, and special projects as necessary
• The preceding is a summary of the primary functions, but does not outline all of the duties and responsibilities that may be assigned to this position.

Skills and Experience you will bring:

• University graduate in Business Administration, Finance or Commerce; studying towards completion of recognized accounting designation such as CPA
• Minimum 1+ years of related finance experience in large organization
• Advanced Excel and database skills required
• Strong business acumen including through understanding of financial accounting principles
• Advanced analytical skills demonstrated by ability to get into the details and understanding big picture simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems both independently collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, with multiple and changing priorities;
• Excellent communication skills with both finance and non-finance staff
• Project management, consensus and leadership abilities
• Interest in review of process flow and providing recommendations for improvement
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy

Every day, we work hard to become an even more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that supports the well-being of our people and makes a positive difference in our communities. Want to learn more? Have a look at our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan and Sustainability Report for more information on our approach to People, Planet and Responsibility.
We want our workforce to reflect the full diversity of communities across Canada.
We are committed to providing an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities. Please let your recruiter or the hiring manager know if you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or email us in confidence at accessibility@corusent.com.
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• No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.