SUMMARY
Reporting to the Director, Financial Shared Services, the Intermediate Accountant will assist with the month end close process and the preparation of management reports among other duties
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain and monitor company accounting records ensuring compliance with company accounting policies
- Reconcile general ledger accounts
- Communicate and correspond with sales and branch operations managers
- Account analysis proactively focusing on operating expense review
- Preparing, filing, and remitting sales taxes
- Prepare working papers and schedules for year-end audit
- Support the preparation of financial statements
- Support the annual budgeting process
- Prepare and post journal entries
- Assist with monthly and annual reporting requirements
- Prepare working papers and schedules for year-end audit
- Maintain internal controls processes and systems
- Prepare reports and ad hoc analyses for local and parent company
- Other tasks and projects as assigned
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- A 3-5 years of general accounting experience
- Undergraduate degree with a major in accounting, ideally pursuing a professional accounting designation (CPA). A CPA designation is considered an asset.
- Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft programs, especially Excel
- Working experience with ERP systems, SAP is an asset
- Ability to work well in a team environment, as well as the ability to work independently and take initiative
- Adhere to deadlines, and prioritize and manage multiple tasks
- Excellent planning, organization, and interpersonal and communications skills
- Patience with routine tasks and attention to detail
- Full cycle accounting knowledge
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
- College diploma in Accounting or equivalent experience required;
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role is required.
- Post-secondary diploma and/or relevant work experience in sales;
