Staff Accountant

Looking for self-motivated individual that enjoys looking for opportunities of process improvement while not shying away from the needed accuracy and timeliness that the role requires.

Under the direction of the Accounting Supervisor, this position is responsible for preparing the month-end financial statements in accordance with company and accounting policies and procedures.

• Perform month-end accounting functions and prepare financial statements for review by Accounting Supervisor.
• Conduct monthly reconciliations of all bank accounts.
• Conduct monthly reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts to ensure their accuracy.
• Tag and monitor fixed assets.
• Record debt payments and monitor compliance with debt covenants.
• Assemble information for external auditors for the annual audit / review.
• Maintain the chart of accounts.
• File and remit tax payments to government bodies.
• Interpret and apply corporate financial policies, government legislation, and accounting theory.
• Assist in backup roles to cover all facets of the accounting team, including but not limited to : Billing, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable.
• Responsible for preparation of reports and analysis in areas such as budgets, financial plans statistical reports, cash flow projections and business forecasts.
• Make recommendations to management regarding cost savings or profit generating opportunities and profitability improvement strategies.
• Coordinate with all levels of management to gather, analyze, summarize, and prepare recommendations regarding financial plans, acquisition activity, new business plan, trended future requirements, government requirements and operating forecasts.
• Provide departmental support when required. When month end is complete, assist in areas as needed.
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.

Requirements

Education and / or Experience :

Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration, as well as a knowledge on application of the generally accepted accounting principles.

Two years' work experience in an accounting role preferred. A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Needed :

• Ability to read and interpret financial statements. Excellent written and verbal communications
• Ability to calculate various financial ratios. Able to apply concepts of basic algebra.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in inconsistent situations.
• Ability to use a wide variety of standard office software, such as Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel and Word Ability to operate standard office equipment such as a keyboard, calculator, telephone, fax, photocopier, etc. is also required.
28 days ago