Summary:
Focus on lease accounting and liability accruals, including preparing account reconciliations, analyzing assigned G/L accounts, processing journal entries in accordance with IFRS and company guidelines, and supporting ad hoc projects to improve the accounting close process and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
About the Opportunity
- Carry out month-end close activities such as preparing reconciliations and analysis of assigned G/L accounts; monitoring monthly accruals of assigned G/L accounts; preparing journal entries as required.
- Assist quarterly reviews and annual audits by providing supporting schedules and resolving auditor enquiries.
- Maintain and update schedules tracking the lease portfolio and liability accruals, serving as the first point of contact for others in the business who need details in these areas.
- Directly coordinate with lease accounting software technical support in order to resolve issues and maintain an accurate subledger.
- Collaborate with other teams to get complete and accurate accrual adjustments; tracking which invoices have been received, already accrued, and which are pending.
- Investigate and resolve issues on a timely basis relating to financial data quality, unusual transactions, outstanding items and reconciling items, escalating to the reporting manager and other stakeholders as necessary.
- Participate in projects that improve the accounting close cycle and support business decision-making.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
About You
- Post-secondary education in Accounting
- Minimum 3 years’ industry experience in an accounting/finance role, reporting under IFRS or US GAAP
- CPA or pursuing designation is considered an asset
- Technologically proficient; quick learner of new systems and applications
- Knowledge of IFRS and audit standards
- Good understanding of balance sheet accounts and accrual accounting, including foreign exchange concepts (remeasurement and CTA)
- Excellent communication (written & oral) skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good retention of information, proactive and effective note-taking
- Ability to work independently and proactively seek additional challenges
- Strong accountability, able to take ownership of work
- Ability to prioritize and effectively manage varying deadlines
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to think critically and recommend ideas for improvement on existing established policies and practices
This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Highspring’s client. Please note that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organisations. By submitting to this position, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organisational needs. Salary ranges will be disclosed where required by law. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits). Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
