Senior Accountant/ Assistant Controller

The ideal candidate will have substantial exposure to monthly closing processes, US & CDN tax compliance and payroll reporting. They will be organized and approach each issue with an analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure business transactions are reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (US) and ASPE for CDN entities
• Work closely with team members to assist with the month-end close
• Assist with the annual audit process including the draft of the financial statements and related notes
• Research and analyze tax issues
• Assist with month-end and year-end process including journal entries, accruals, prepaid adjustments, amortization and other allocations as directed by the Controller.
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial package in order to finalize reporting within the proper time frame for review.
• Revaluation of foreign currency bank and loan accounts for periodic reporting purposes.
• Reconcile account balances and resolve financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information and preparing adjusting entries.
• Provide information reports to management for decision making purposes.
• Update lease and loan schedules per lease/loan agreements.
• Analyze various income statement and balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare HST returns, US Sales & US tax returns, T4s & W2, 941 payroll reporting, and other government reporting requirements.
• Assist in special projects and any other reasonable duties and responsibilities assigned.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ of professional accounting experience ( post designation is a huge asset)
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or equivalent experience
• CPA designation required

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Licence/Certification:

• CPA designation (required)

Work Location: In person

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