Job Description

The main responsibilities for the Staff Accountant include, but are not limited to, general ledger accountability,financial reporting, financial analysis, HR support and other special projects as assigned. Reporting to the Finance &Accounting Director, the Staff Accountant will be involved with the monthly and annual close, annual external audit, intercompany activities, account reconciliations, AR\\/AP and accrued expenses, payroll support, as well as various ad-hoc requests as needed. The position will be process oriented and expected to identify and implement efficiencies and time saving ideas.

• Fluency in English required with good oral and written communication skills. Working knowledge of French is considered a plus;
• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in accounting or finance from a four-year college or university required;
• 2+ years experience in accounting\\/finance department, preferably with an international company;
• Team player, great attitude and collaborative;
• Good analytical and problem solving skills;
• Ability to manage conflicting demands and priorities by demonstrating good planning skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook;
• IFRS and ASPE strong understanding and proven application;
• Hands-on approach and detail oriented;

Working Schedule:

• Working hours\xe2\x80\x99 time zone: EDT\\/EST;
• Hybrid job position: partial remote working;
• Participation into Company benefit plan;
• Processing day-to-day transactions including accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions,payroll and benefits, inventory and banking transactions;
• Reconciling, analysing and maintaining general ledger entries. Performing monthly closing activities by preparing, verifying, and entering accurate journal entries into the general ledge and submitting reports for Corporate;
• Filing monthly and quarterly sales tax returns;
• Managing and supporting working capital operations to optimise cash process;
• Supervising the accuracy of the travel agent payment terms;
• Supporting financial, control, and operational audits as needed;
• Supporting the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts;
• Establishing and implementing basic accounting policies and procedures;
• Implementing and monitoring internal controls, such as maintaining organized filing systems;
• Supporting in calculating payroll and submitting data to the third-party payroll provider;
• Supporting in all HR activities that involve Finance department;
• Perform ad hoc financial analyses of transactions related to revenues and expenses;
• Assist with special projects or other assignments, as deemed necessary by the Financial Controller.

VISA REQUIREMENTS (if any)

• right to work in Canada;

Part of the MSC Group, MSC Cruises is the market leader in the Mediterranean, South Africa and South America, and sails year-round in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Its seasonal itineraries cover northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, South America, southern Africa, and the Persian/Arabian Gulf. MSC Cruises was born in the Mediterranean, and draws inspiration from this heritage to create a unique experience for holidaymakers worldwide. As a result of a euro 6.5 billions investment programme launched in 2003, MSC Cruises\' fleet comprises 13 state-of-the-art cruise ships belonging to four different classes: Lirica, Musica, Fantasia and Meraviglia. The fleet\'s average age is 7 years, the youngest in the industry. In 2014, MSC Cruises launched a euro 9 billion, 10 year investment plan to support the second phase of its growth through the order of up to 11 next generation mega cruise ships. As a result, MSC Cruises\' fleet will double by 2026, while the passenger capacity will triple to reach five million passengers per year. MSC Cruises is the first cruise company to develop an investment plan of this length and magnitude. MSC Cruises feels a deep responsibility for the environments in which it operates, and was the first company ever to earn the Bureau Veritas "7 Golden Pearls" for superior management and environmental stewardship. In 2009, MSC Cruises began an enduring partnership with UNICEF to support various programmes assisting children worldwide.