Job Description

Senior Accountant - Permanent - 17038

About the Opportunity

Our valued client is an entrepreneurial, fast paced company that is looking for a confident, experienced, and designated Senior Accountant with excellent organizational and technical aptitude, to join their dynamic and growing company. They are a private, client-focused organization that works with tight deadlines in a team oriented and collaborative environment.

Reporting to a well-respected Controller, and VP, Finance; you must be able to handle a demanding workload in a fast-paced environment and be flexible to change. You will bring an enthusiastic and positive attitude to work and continuously look for process and efficiency improvement while eager to take on new challenges and be helpful and supportive. You should be an above average communicator who can build trusting relationships with co-workers, managers and a variety of different personalities while possessing a strong business acumen.

This is a great position for someone who wants to advance their career, be part of a building and a strong growth story, along with healthy and aggressive succession planning for the right individual.

Responsibilities:

• Ownership and management of the month end process including adjusting entries, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Maintaining the Capital asset reconciliations
• Preparing monthly GST returns
• Quarterly assist with budget preparation and analysis
• Annually prepare year-end financial statements including all working papers for audits
• Assist in financial audits and audit queries and SR&ED queries
• Provide support and assistance in the transition of accounting systems to NAV (as and when needed)
• Provide support to the Controller with tactical and strategic initiatives
• Provide support to the AP/AR and Payroll functions within the team as needed
• Prepare weekly cash report for the group of entities
• Mentor and train junior accountant in the day-to-day duties
• Other duties as assigned Full cycle accounting experience
• Solid business acumen and technical analytical skills

About You

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Canadian Accounting Designation with 1 - 3+ years of post-designation experience in a similar role
• Strong communication skills and be able to work in a team environment
• Flexible and able to handle a demanding and challenging workload
• Must be self-motivated and be able to work through problems and provide analysis and recommendations
• Understanding of payroll, corporate tax returns, and SR&ED returns
• Cash management experience
• Exceptional organizational skills, time management skills and a willingness to learn with a strong process/systems background and experience dealing with internal and external stakeholders/customers
• Ability to deal with senior management
• Strong interpersonal skills and attention detail
• Professional, friendly, approachable demeanor and ability to remain energetic and positive in a fast-paced environment
• Entrepreneurial spirit and desire for constant improvement
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Products (word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
• Creative problem-solver with a knack for designing and implementing great new processes
• Excellent verbal & written interpersonal skills
• Flexibility about job responsibilities
• Strong desire to help the accounting team/office as a strong contributing member and be productive

About the Job

• Healthy base salary $ - commensurate with years\' experience
• Ideally targeting $80,000 - $100,000 base salary
• Healthy bonus program
• RRSP match
• Benefit/Medical/Dental
• Health spending
• Mentorship, growth, ownership of role
• Succession planning
• Ongoing training and constant feedback
• Give and take environment
• Rewarding, energetic, success driven culture

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking the "Apply Now\xe2\x80\x9d button and follow the instructions to submit your r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9. Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients.

Please be aware that all candidates must be eligible to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.

LRO Staffing