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.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.