Staff Accountant - Toronto

Staff Accountant
This is an Accountant role that will work within the GL and Expense team and will report to the Accounting Manager – GL & Expenses. In this role, you will have the opportunity to join an Accounting and Finance department that is focused on innovation, automation and process improvements. Along with an outstanding culture, this position will provide professional growth, continuous challenge and increased business partnership.

As a General Ledger Staff Accountant, you will play an integral role with our month-end close process, Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance, and process improvements. This position is based in Toronto. We are operating in a hybrid environment, where we are in-office 3 days/week.

Responsibilities:

Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statement schedules, and other necessities for our month-end close.
Assist with internal and external audit schedules; ensure that all tasks adhere to our control environment.
Assist with Fixed Asset setup and reporting including roll forwards and reconciliations.
Understanding and experience in preparing cash flows
Execute financial controls by performing various reconciliations and testing of account detail.
Assists in development and implementation of accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures and recommending changes.
Analyze financial information to prepare ad hoc reporting and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and the ability to apply them to business transactions.
Understanding of a Chart of accounts and how accounts roll-up to financial statements.
The ability to adjust to a fast-paced environment and manage completing tasks by strict deadlines.
Excellent communication skills to interact with varying levels of management and professional staff.
Progressive thinking skills, a strong work ethic, and an aptitude for innovative solutions
Strong organizational, attention to detail and documentation skills, particularly to help with compliance with section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Familiarity with accounting software, Oracle is a plus.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in corporate accounting, audit or finance.
Completed or near completion of CPA preferred

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Morningstar’s hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate in-person each week. We’ve found that we’re at our best when we’re purposely together on a regular basis, at least three days each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you’ll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.

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