Description

If you like the sound of top-notch benefits, flexible work schedule/environment, and a thriving team culture, this General Accountant position might be the job for you! If you looking to advance your career as an Accountant with a well-known, successful organization and take responsibility for reconciliations of major GL accounts, such as fixed assets, accruals, advances, AP/AR subledgers, sales revenue, and job costs, then submit your resume to Robert Half today! This full-time role in located in the Oakville area.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews accounts payable invoices for coding and tax accuracy, makes cost accrual entries to ensure accurate month end cut-off of expenses, and reconciles accounts payable subledgers and accrual accounts to the general ledger, making adjustments if required.
• Prepares and posts monthly standard and adjusting entries after analyzing monthly financial data, production quantities and sales data, and reconciling equipment costs to G/L.
• Performs cost analysis, explaining product cost variances and identifying inventory discrepancies.
• Analyzes financial information to identify and investigate significant variances to budgets and provide explanations to support the Divisional Controller in finalizing financial statements.
• Provides additional analysis of financial data to respond and resolve inquiries from colleagues as required.
• Prepares monthly Corporate tax and HST remittances and investigates significant variances to ensure accuracy of returns and avoid penalties.
• Updates fixed assets records to delete/transfer assets, compares additions to budget, and processes monthly depreciation to provide accurate fixed asset valuation at month-end.
• Assist in the preparation of year-end files for the annual financial audit and responds to audit inquiries as required, in support to the Divisional Controller to assist in an efficient year-end audit. Assists the Divisional Controller in developing annual budgets and forecasts, coordinating with operations.
• Administers and reconciles employee advance accounts to ensure expense reports are submitted and filed in a timely manner, reporting delinquent/late expense reports to the manager.
• Attends meetings and collaborates with the operations team to identify opportunities for process and system improvements.
• Provides backup support for the Operations Analyst, as required.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned, including those given by the divisional Executive Vice President. 

Requirements

• Experience of at least three years of relevant accounting work, preferably in an industrial setting, specifically with: General ledger accounting; Financial analysis; Cost accounting; Fixed asset accounting. University education in the field of accounting or related field;
• Has obtained, or is actively working towards, a detail oriented accounting designation;
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills – including pivots, macros and advanced formulas for analysis;
• Experience with Oracle is an asset;
• Valid driver's license to facilitate travel between work locations and passport for possible, infrequent travel to U.S. operations (1-2 times/year).

This is a permanent, permanent role with a competitive salary including a superior benefits package along with other unique employee programs. Typically, work schedules are Monday to Friday with some flexibility when the need arises