General Accountant

Job Description
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Job Description | | || - | - || General Accountant(Job Number: ) Primary

Location:

ON-Markham Finance Employee Type:

Full-Time Pay Rate From:$54,000.00 CAD Pay Rate To:$67,500.00 CAD

Description:

Please Note:

This is a hybrid position that requires regular attendance at our Markham office. Candidates should be able to reliably commute to and work from the office as required. JOB SUMMARY The General Accountant, under the direction of the Accounting Manager, will be responsible for supporting the Controllership unit, with a focus on the month-end closing process, financial reporting and analysis, as well as external audits.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Preparation of monthly balance sheet account analysis and reconciliations
- Responsible for the accurate and timely entry and analysis of financial information for month end closing process
- Investigate and analyzes variances to determine cause
- Participate and support in the year-end audit and review processes
- Support, maintain, and develop accounting systems
- Assist in the development of reporting requirements as requested by corporate managers
- Contribute to the implementation and enhancement of process improvement
- Act as a supporting contact and work with the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing and Financial Planning and Analysis teams
- Participate in ongoing internal and/or external continuing education activities
- Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures.

- Participate in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company's Quality Management System
- Maintains confidentiality of client and corporate information and discusses same only with appropriate Bayshore personnel
- Complete other tasks as requested

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in accounting program
- Working towards a CPA designation
- Two years of related accounting experience, with at least one year of full-cycle accounting, including but not limited to general ledger work, financial reporting, and month-end close (includes ensuring entries are correct, posting adjusting entries, closing the books for the period, reconciling accounts, etc.).

- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office with proficiency in Excel, experience with Microsoft Navision is an asset
- Excellent analytical skills with a high level of attention of detail
- Exceptional time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and set priorities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
- Ability to take leadership in special projects | |
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