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senior accountant

  • London, ON, Canada
  • Stoney Creek, ON, Canada

Full-time

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English
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Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Bachelor's degree

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

  • Construction industry
  • Head office
  • Private sector

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Identify clients' financial goals and objectives
  • Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
  • Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
  • Analyze clients' financial records
  • Prepare reports and audit findings
  • Prepare financial statements and reports
  • Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices
  • Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure
  • Analyze financial documents and reports
  • Examine accounting records
  • Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
  • Audit accounting records to determine income, exemptions, payable taxes, compliance with reporting regulations and existence of fraud

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Accounting software
  • Database software
  • MS Office
  • MS Excel
  • MS Outlook
  • Microsoft Dynamics AX (x++)

Area of work experience

  • Financial statements

Area of specialization

  • Accounting

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail
  • Large workload

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Ability to multitask
  • Adaptability
  • Due diligence
  • Proactive

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Bonus
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other Benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Parking available
  • Travel insurance
More about this job

Responsibilities

Manage accounting systems, balance sheets, profit and loss statements, financial records, and accounts. Prepare financial statements, reports, and audit findings; assess compliance and fraud risks; and recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree, at least five years of experience, and a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) credential. Candidates should have accounting and financial statement experience, familiarity with accounting and database software including Microsoft Dynamics AX, and the ability to work accurately under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Skills

  • Accounting Systems Administration
  • Financial Analysis
  • Audit and Compliance
  • Cost Reporting
  • Internal Controls
  • Bookkeeping
  • Tax Auditing
  • Accounting Software
  • Database Software
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Dynamics AX
  • Attention to Detail
  • Financial Reporting

Benefits

  • Dental Plan
  • Disability Benefits
  • Health Care Plan
  • Paramedical Services Coverage
  • Vision Care Benefits
  • Bonus
  • Group Insurance Benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Free Parking
  • Travel Insurance

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Categories

  • Finance & Accounting
  • Construction

Keywords

  • Construction Industry
  • Accounting
  • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
  • Financial Statements
  • Balance Sheets
  • Profit and Loss Statements
  • Accounting Systems
  • Financial Records
  • Audit Findings
  • Financial Reporting
  • Cost Reporting
  • Internal Controls
  • Bookkeeping
  • Tax Compliance
  • Fraud Detection
  • Accounting Software
  • Database Software
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Dynamics AX
  • Management Practices
  • Head Office
  • Private Sector

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