Financial Accountant

K2 Group is seeking an accountant to support the day-to-day financial operations of our company. The successful candidate will be responsible for accounts receivable, accounts payable, accounts reconciliation and other bookkeeping tasks.

We are looking for an accountant who is able to multitask, efficiently problem solve and be willing to learn and grow with the company. To be successful in this position, you should have an excellent understanding of Microsoft Excel, as well as knowledge of GAAP and financial processes.

In this role, you will interact closely with many different internal and external stakeholders.

• Responsible for the full accounting process including but not limited to the reconciliation of payroll, accruals, bank reconciliation, pre-payments, tax accounts, intercompany reconciliation and month-end close
• Ensure all accounts are reconciled to the GL and are properly supported with appropriate backup documentation
• Investigate and resolve revenue and cost of goods sold variances between internal and external sources in order to make an accurate and timely billings and accruals
• Involve extensively in month-end and year-end close processes
• Assist with interim and year-end audits
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Full-cycle accounts payable tasks include entering invoices into the ledger, preparing payments, obtaining approval, and mailing them out if payment is by cheque (if necessary)
• Payments are also affected through online banking and will require the obtaining of payee information from the relevant teams, updating centralized payment requisitions and preparation of payments
• Payables management and the maintenance of a payables list weekly to assist cash flow forecasting
• Performs key analytics to monitor financial accounting trends and reporting
• Receivables management includes preparing invoices for third parties and following up until settled
• Maintaining and managing correspondence files for the finance team

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• In the process and/or in the final stages of obtaining the designation of Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or equivalent
• 2-5 years of full-accounting process experience in a high growth and fast paced environment
• Excellent MS Office skills including strong Excel skills
• Online Quickbooks experience
• Impeccable analytical and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to convey clear and concise thoughts and ideas
• Time management – ability to manage and prioritize workload

• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; capable of working with personnel at all management levels.
• Ability to analyze data and make actionable recommendations with minimum direction
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and initiatives

• Ability to quickly and accurately analyze key financial data and assess its impact on the organization.
• Attention to detail is an essential
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• High-energy, hands-on employee who thrives in a fast-paced work environment.
• Flexible, adaptable and can adjust to a rapidly changing and growing environment.

Full-time

We thank all candidates in advance for their interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.