Financial Accountant

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

About Us:

Sinclair Technologies, a division of Norsat International Inc., is a leading designer and manufacturer of antenna and RF signal conditioning products, systems, and coverage solutions. Sinclair products are used extensively in public safety and private industry communication networks, such as emergency services (police, fire, ambulance, and military), transportation, natural resources, and utilities. We have over 70 years of industry-leading expertise in all aspects of antenna and RF signal conditioning design and manufacturing.

With a strong focus on R&D, we continue to expand our product offerings and offer industry-leading technical solutions.
We have an innovative and outstanding team of industry professionals who drive our ongoing success  strive to offer a supportive, inclusive, and nurturing environment that helps our employees expand their careers and reach their highest potential.
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join our Finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for a broad range of financial accounting activities, including general accounting, reconciliations, payroll administration, month-end close, financial reporting, and financial analysis.
The role will work closely with the Finance team and other departments to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial information.

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, ADP Workforce Now and Power BI will be valuable in supporting accounting and reporting activities.

What You’ll Do:

Financial Accounting & Month-End Close
Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, reclassifications, and other month-end entries.
Perform general accounting activities for multiple companies and currencies.
Support Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, project accounting, inventory, fixed assets, and other accounting functions as required.
Participate in monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes.
Monitor and analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and maintain appropriate supporting documentation.
Prepare monthly internal financial reports and supporting schedules.
Prepare actual vs. budget and month-over-month variance analysis.
Assist with quarterly and annual financial reporting, including financial statements and related schedules.
Assist with technical accounting research and documentation in accordance with IFRS.
Analyze revenue, costs, gross margins, project profitability, and other financial information.
Use Power BI and Excel to extract, analyze, and present financial information to support management decision-making.
Payroll Administration
Prepare semi-monthly payroll for hourly and salaried employees in Canada (ON, QC) and related remittances on a timely and accurate basis using ADP Workforce Now.
Perform all other payroll responsibilities including various fillings and timesheet/attendance reports etc.
Administer employee group benefit plans including setting up new hires, employee record maintenance and status changes (extended health, dental, life, RRSP).
Audit, Tax & Compliance
Prepare audit schedules and provide supporting documentation for external audits.
Assist with corporate tax filings, government reporting, and other compliance requirements.
Support the implementation and monitoring of internal financial controls.
Systems & Other Responsibilities
Perform accounting activities and maintain financial data within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Assist with accounting system testing, reporting, and system changes as required.
Participate in finance-related digital transformation…