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GENERAL ACCOUNTANT

  • Toronto, ON, Canada
  • Scarborough, ON, Canada

$70,000-$85,000/year · Full-time

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Job details

Pay
$70,000-$85,000/year
Job type
Full-time
Closing date
Experience
5+ years of experience in a similar position.
Posting language
English
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Original job description

Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.

The General Accountant will be responsible for various accounting transactions, reconciliations and analyses. This is a hands-on role requiring superior MS Excel skills, analytical experience and with a bent to process improvements and problem solving. The candidate will assist the department transition to more of a digital and technology based operation; a good opportunity for personal development.

Responsibilities

  • Process, post and digitally file daily cash receipts to customer accounts
  • Long term debt management
  • Manage fixed assets schedule
  • Inventory management
  • Business unit support; primary support with the manager as backup (requires problem solving and collaboration; good opportunity for development).
  • Construction sub-contractor payments and holdback release
  • Preparation of month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial statements
  • Prepare and analyze various balance sheet reconciliations
  • Various ad-hoc analysis as needed.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in a similar position.
  • An Accounting Degree or enrolment in CPA program is required.
  • Intermediate working knowledge of Excel as a starting point.
  • Familiar with IFRS, GAAP and ASPE.
  • Experience in a construction or manufacturing environment would be an asset.
  • Personable, with strong communication skills; both verbal and written.
  • Process improvement and problem solving experience.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to be organized, meet deadlines and to prioritize responsibilities.

Compensation

  • $70,000-$85,000/year

While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all stages of the selection process
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Responsibilities

Process and digitally file cash receipts, manage debt, fixed assets, inventory, and construction subcontractor payments, and support business units. Prepare financial statements and balance sheet reconciliations, perform ad hoc analyses, and contribute to the department’s transition to digital operations.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of similar experience and an accounting degree or enrollment in a CPA program. Candidates should have intermediate Excel skills, familiarity with IFRS, GAAP, and ASPE, strong communication and organizational abilities, attention to detail, and experience in process improvement and problem solving; construction or manufacturing experience is an asset.

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Financial Analysis
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Process Improvement
  • Problem Solving
  • Cash Receipts Processing
  • Debt Management
  • Fixed Asset Management
  • Inventory Management
  • IFRS
  • GAAP
  • ASPE
  • Communication
  • Attention To Detail

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Categories

  • Finance & Accounting
  • Construction
  • Data & Analytics

Keywords

  • Accounting
  • Microsoft Excel
  • CPA Program
  • IFRS
  • GAAP
  • ASPE
  • Cash Receipts
  • Customer Accounts
  • Long-Term Debt
  • Fixed Assets
  • Inventory Management
  • Holdback Release
  • Month-End Reporting
  • Quarter-End Reporting
  • Year-End Reporting
  • Financial Statements
  • Balance Sheet Reconciliations
  • Financial Analysis
  • Digital Filing
  • Process Improvement
  • Problem Solving
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing

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