Senior Accountant

Position Overview:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the completion of full cycle accounting for the group of companies. This is a multifaceted role that is ideally suited for someone with a strong management accounting background.

Duties and tasks:

Financial Management

• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financials with supporting working papers
• Reconciling monthly bank statements and general ledger accounts
• Preparing intercompany reconciliations
• Reconciling holdbacks, deposits, accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Keeping track of cash flows and preparing cash flow forecasts
• Preparing payroll calculations, paycheques and source deduction remittances
• Bank compliance reporting including monthly credit limit calculations
• Checking margins on purchases and sales
• Administer the Group Health & Welfare Benefit plan

Taxation

• Prepare GST and PST returns, including self-assessments
• Assist with preparing T2’s for the group
• Maintain corporate tax installments

Supervision

• Supervise the work of bookkeepers to ensure accuracy
• Supervise bi-weekly payroll to ensure accuracy

Other Ad Hoc Duties as required

Education and Experience:

• At least 3 years full cycle accounting experience in industry
• A professional accounting designation registered in Canada
• Proficient use of Microsoft office suite including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Experience using QuickBooks
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics GP or similar ERP system
• Experience with group benefits, payroll and knowledge of ESA

Behavioral Attributes:

• Ability to multi-task, work independently, meet deadlines and learn quickly
• Exceptional analytical, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to supervise staff, including assigning work and providing training
• Strong understanding of confidentiality and the ability to handle sensitive information appropriately

Salary is commensurate with experience ($80,000.00 – $100,000.00/annually).

Annual CPA membership fees paid for.

Up to $1,000 reimbursable credit per year for professional development training.