Job Description

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our team in Markham, Ontario. This Contract-to-permanent position offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute to both financial accounting and FP& A functions, with a primary focus on accounting operations. The ideal candidate will excel in managing complex reconciliations, navigating general ledger accounts, and ensuring accurate financial reporting.
Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed account reconciliations, including balance sheet and bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Manage the general ledger and prepare journal entries to maintain proper financial records.
• Oversee the month-end close process, ensuring all deadlines are met and financial statements are prepared accurately.
• Utilize SAP S/4HANA to extract trial balances and support financial reporting requirements.
• Investigate and resolve issues related to trade accruals, including analyzing invoicing and pending payments.
• Collaborate with accounts payable to ensure proper accrual processes are followed.
• Support FP& A functions by preparing reports and analyzing monthly scrap totals.
• Provide auditors with required documentation, such as trial balances, during year-end processes.
• Deliver end-to-end completion of assigned tasks, taking ownership and working independently to achieve results.
• Offer guidance and direction to ensure accounting processes align with best practices.
• Proven experience in account reconciliation, including balance sheet and bank reconciliations.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger management and journal entry preparation.
• Proficiency in SAP, particularly SAP S/4HANA, for financial data extraction and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage month-end close processes and meet strict deadlines.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for financial analysis and reporting.
• Solid understanding of trade accruals and accounts payable processes.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively across teams.

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