Intermediate Accountant

Key Responsibilities:

Controlling & Reporting

• Ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the financial transactions processing and reporting systems
• Maintenance of appropriate financial controls
• Help the Managers in accomplishing the financial information and analysis with particular emphasis on costs.
• Help in preparation and analysis of annual budgets, forecasts and other financial presentations as required
• Work with the Managers to complete month end reporting deliverables
• Maintain standard cost and perform cost rolls as directed
• Prepare KPI reporting for review
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager, Controlling. Perform in depth analysis of sales, production and variances

Month End and Accounting

• Month-end activities including account reconciliation and ad hoc financial and operating analyses
• Assist with ad-hoc requests for information from various parties
• Enter and match invoices in Medius – AP
• Perform month end balance sheet reconciliation
• Backup for others as needed
• Work together with the Managers to find ways to automate reports
• Process journal entries as required
• Backup payroll specialist when needed.
• Carry on full cycle accounting, GL, AP, AR, reporting
• Assist in the implementation of adequate internal controls throughout the organization
• Assist with quarterly and annual budgeting process
• Quick learner and willing to take additional responsibilities
• Help in year end audit and other related finance audits
• Demonstrated strength in accounting and analytical skills, including computer-based analysis
• Ability to create new, comprehensive and possibly unique reports from existing data to respond to changing needs
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated strength in communication, interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
• Enthusiastic and motivated to work in a high-paced, changing environment

Analytical Thinking

Enforcement

Time Management/Priority Setting

Business Perspective

Attention to Detail/Accuracy

Minimum Qualifications (Education):

• Post-secondary education with a concentration in Finance, Commerce, Business
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation/under way, or equivalent

Previous Experience

Required:

• 5-10 years of related work experience, preferably within the manufacturing industry
• Knowledge of Canadian GAAP and some familiarity with US and International GAAP

Location:

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada – Salary: CA $80,000.00‑CA$