Job Description

Robert Half is looking for a talented accountant to work with a thriving company as an Accounting Team Lead. This is a successful organization that will recognize your efforts. Leading daily operations, such as preparing and/or reviewing appropriate ledger entries and reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger system, preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, and assisting with regulatory reporting as applicable will be essential for this role. This position is for candidates with the ability to create and monitor the company\'s accounting and finance operations. This Accounting Team Lead position is a terrific opportunity for permanent employment that is located in the Richmond Hill, Ontario area.

What you get to do every single day

- Assist in preparing GAAP financial statements, which includes data analysis, document preparation, integrity validation, and reconciliation processes.

-Report to the Financial Controller, the incumbent is responsible for assisting the Financial Controller in all areas of Financial Accounting such as general ledger, financial reporting, year-end audit, cash management, asset management, insurance administration, compliances and internal controls.

-Supervise the Financial Administrative Coordinator on the administrative roles in banking, contract and investment.

-Collaborate with the business units of the organization to complete the accounting period close in a timely manner.

-Prepare financial statements including cash flow and note disclosures in accordance with the Canadian GAAP for both internal and external users.

-Prepare financial analysis, management reports, KPIs to the management and the standing committee of the corresponding business units.

-Conduct testing on the compliance of the organization\'s financial policy, internal controls and process efficiency; identify risk areas, develop a program to mitigate risks under the guidance of the Financial Controller and Senior Management.

-Streamline and manage the vendor payment process.

-Maintain insurance (general commercial liabilities, property, and Worker\'s Compensation) programs.

-Assist the Financial Controller in the preparation of analytical review on financial statements, and present highlights, recommendations to senior management.

-Assist the Financial Controller to coordinate the annual financial statements audit and external statutory audits.

-Assist the Financial Controller to ensure compliances in financial, taxes and other statutory reporting.

-Assist the Financial Controller to coordinate cross-training and development for the staff in Financial Accounting.

Qualifications:

-Recent relevant financial experience

-A CPA designation (completed or in final stages of acquiring) with in-depth knowledge on Canadian GAAP and Federal/Provincial tax regulations.

-5 years of related experience in not-for-profit environments, experience in property management, long-term care home or hospital, and cost analysis would be an asset.

-Extensive experience with MS Office software and Sage ACCPAC accounting software.

-Organized, detail-oriented with strong analytical, leadership and problem-solving skills.

-Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Cantonese.

-Accounting Entries experience

-Comprehensive knowledge of account reconciliation

-Customer service oriented communication skills

Robert Half is the world\'s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half puts you in the best position to succeed by advocating on your behalf and promoting you to employers. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, instant notifications for AI-matched jobs, and more.

Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.5461. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.

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