Senior Accounant

Job Description

<p><p><b>Senior Accounant</b></p></p> <p>Employment Type</p> <p>Permanent</p> <p>Location</p> <p>Markham, Ontario</p> Apply SHARE THIS JOB <br/> <p><p><b>Job Description:</b></p></p> <p> Our client, a manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team.</p>
<p>Responsibilities of the Senior Accountant is as follows but not limited to:</p>
<li>Full ownership of Month-end close duties, including recording of journal entries, account reconciliations and related analysis. Preparation of month-end reporting packages.</li>
<li>Cash management - daily monitoring of Canadian and US bank accounts, foreign exchange transactions, payments, and monthly loan compliance reporting</li>
<li>Assists with reviewing working papers/schedules and supervision/training of AR/AP staff;</li>
<li>Preparation of weekly cash flow forecasts</li>
<li>Filings of monthly HST returns and payments</li>
<li>Assists in tax compliance for Canadian and US tax and information returns, including payments and preparation of information for external tax firms</li>
<li>Assists with preparation of the annual site budget</li>
<li>Drive bank and annual audit activities with bank and external auditors, including preparation of detailed working papers and related analysis</li>
<li>Backup and support for customer and AR related issues and activities</li>
<li>Assists with annual insurance renewal process</li>
<li>Suggest process improvements and help maintain an effective internal control environment</li>
<li>Supervise AR/AP staff</li>
<li>Other projects as required</li> <p>TMGNY</p> <p><p><b>Job Requirements:</b></p></p> <li>Experience with SYSPRO ERP system <b>is preferred and a strong asset</b></li>
<li>Full cycle month-end accounting experience required</li>
<li>Working knowledge of US GAAP an asset</li>
<li>Strong technical skills in Microsoft Excel (including macros/v-lookups/pivot tables)</li>
<li>Working knowledge of Canadian income and commodity tax (HST)</li>
<li>Working knowledge of other Canadian taxes (e.g WSIB, withholding taxes, Customs duties and taxes)</li>
<li>Experience in AR/AP functions a strong asset</li>
<li>Proven strong analytical and financial modeling skills</li>
<li>Good oral and written communication skills</li>
<li>Willingness to learn, excellent time management and organizational skills; must have initiative and work under minimal supervision</li>
<li>Adaptable and able to work in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment</li>
<li>Must be able to put in extra efforts during month-end/year-end and other urgent deliverables </li>
<li>Ability to take on additional responsibilities as required </li> Apply