General Accountant - Toronto

General Accountant
As a General Accountant, you are involved in all aspects of accounting. You will work closely with the Controller to monitor processes, analyze accounting data, and prepare reports. Your responsibilities include ensuring tax compliance, accurately preparing financial statements, and supporting the team by maintaining strong internal controls.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

+ Ensure tax compliance by preparing sales tax schedules, filing returns, and ensuring payment is made within the deadline.

+ Enter reoccurring Journal Entries in Oracle (ERP System) and submit them for approval to the Controller with proper supporting documentation.

+ Support the team with the Internal Control Compliance process including preparing balance sheet reconciliation.

+ Support with the monitoring and implementation of the internal controls within the location.

+ Help coordinate the month-end closing process while collaborating with the team.

+ Monitor monthly inventory counts and inventory aging schedule.

+ Review monthly financial statements with Controller to ensure accuracy and identify profit optimization opportunities.

+ Prepare intercompany payments and reconciliation schedules.

+ Assist in the coordination of the internal and external audits.

+ Conduct annual fixed asset counts and ensure new fixed assets are correctly recorded and amortized monthly in Oracle.

+ Review and validate AP invoices for further processing.

+ Complete daily bank reconciliation to support cash flow management.

+ Participate in various ad-hoc projects in the department such as introducing new processes, software, and policies.

Qualifications
Required:

+ 2-4 years related experience.
+ Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance.

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills.

+ Interpersonal and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.

+ Intermediate knowledge in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, PIVOT Tables, Index Match), Microsoft Word and other basic Microsoft Office Programs.

+ Solid fundamental knowledge in accounting practices and principles and experience working with accounting software.

+ Strong analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities with tight deadlines.

+ Bilingual-English and French, both verbal and written.

Preferred:

+ Working towards CPA designation.

+ Experience in month-end accounting activities.

+ Experience preparing and analyzing financial statements.

+ Experience working with ERP systems.

+ Advance knowledge of Microsoft Excel is an asset.

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