General Accountant

Job Overview:
Reporting to the Senior Director Finance, this member of the Finance & Accounting team is responsible for critical accounting/finance functions / operations in Montreal and for providing similar support to other Canadian entities.

Responsibilities:
· Prepares, verifies, and processes all employee payroll related payments using ADP WFN system.

· Prepares, balances pay period-end and year end reports, reconciles with bank, and journal entry.

· Prepares other payroll related filings and supporting documentation.

· Monitors receivables, collections and maintains accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, credits and collections are applied, uncollectible amounts are accounted for, and miscellaneous differences are cleared.

· Prepares daily treasury reports including bank reconciliations.

· Performs daily cash management duties, including the recording of bank deposits, and posting of cash to the accounts receivable sub-ledger.

· Prepares analytical and ratio analyses relevant to A/R so management can gain a better understanding of how collection efforts are progressing.

· Prepares accounts payable reports, including aging reports, and vendor performance metrics.

· Assists in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements within Company’s legal, financial, and accounting guidelines.

· Ensures data entered and accounts map are within the financial Information system to ensure timely/accurate/streamlined reporting.

· Processes financial entries to ensure a proper recording of all business transactions.

· Provides financial statement analysis / reconciliations of accounts, performs variance analysis, posts journal entries as required and presents their results.

· Prepares payroll, project and other ad hoc reports and support.

· Balances SAGE accounting system with MRP (Fishbowl) system, ADP WFN (payroll) system, and other related systems.

· Participates in inventory management activities, including inventory control and counts.

· Assists in the preparation of year-end and tax returns / reports and audits, compiles requested information, prepares analysis in conjunction with affiliates.

· Assists in the preparation of the Company’s budget and forecasts.

· Ensures external and internal compliance is met during the financial reporting process, policies are followed & regulatory compliance is met.

· Identifies areas for process improvements and recommends appropriate corrective actions, to resolve non-compliance issues and improves efficiency/controls over accounting functions.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $44,022.03-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Work Location: In person