General Accountant

Position:
General Accountant

Location: Support Centre, Vaughan, Ontario (in office)

Reports To: Director of Finance

Job Type: Permanent Flexible Part-Time

Direct Reports: None

The General Accountant will play a crucial role in supporting the finance team by ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards.

• Assist with month-end closing by preparing reconciliations and ensuring completeness of general ledger accounts, and posting of journal entries, adjusting entries or accruals as needed.
• Perform account analysis and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy via preparation of correcting journal entries as necessary.
• Perform bank reconciliations to General Ledger, investigate and resolve discrepancies and assist with cash management activities as required.
• Maintain fixed asset and depreciation schedules.
• Prepare and submit HST, sales tax returns and other regulatory tax filings.
• Analyze PST exempt and discount transactions, and identify and follow up discrepancies with Director of Retail Sales and Operations.
• Assist by providing financial analyses, preparing schedules and researching responses to queries as required for external audits, internal audits and government audits as they arise.
• Process accounts payable invoices and credit card expenses, including coding, matching and payment of vendors.
• Review and verify invoices, purchase orders, and expense reports for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Provide outstanding service to internal departments, stores and Company employees with a sense of urgency and responsiveness and a high level of attention to detail in investigating and replying to information requests.
• Recommend improvements to Finance practices and systems to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Participate in special projects and ad hoc duties as required.

• 2+ years proven experience in a similar accounting role working in a small-to-medium size entrepreneurial business focusing on account reconciliations, general ledger accuracy, and full cycle accounts payable processing.
• Equivalent of post-secondary diploma or degree in accounting, business or finance-oriented field of study with a knowledge of accrual accounting, general accounting and financial analysis.

• Proficient computer skills with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and V-lookups; knowledge of macros is an asset.
• Fluent English written and verbal communication skills essential.
• Quick learner with ability to solve problems, use critical thinking and apply sound judgment in resolving problems and escalating to senior management when necessary.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team player with Finance, management and retail staff.
• High degree of discretion and confidentiality with mature judgment and integrity critical in safeguarding sensitive information.
• Demonstrated high degree of work organization and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with strong initiative and ability to work independently or as a team player.
• Demonstrates a sense of ownership and responsibility in task completion and follow up of commitments.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, transition between tasks and flexible to adapt quickly to changing priorities while working under pressure and within time constraints to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Hard working, positive, can-do attitude with ability to accept and learn from feedback.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality with a strong work ethic, conscientiousness, and reliability.
• Ability to follow directions and comply with work instructions and health and safety standards to maintain a safe work environment.
• Previous retail experience is an asset.