Junior General Accountant

Summary/Objective

Reporting to the GL Manager, this position supports the GL team assisting with compilation, consolidation, and analysis of financial data. May include any, or all of, the following: ledgers and preparation of journal entries; fixed asset or inventory accounting; preparation of trial balance or financial statements; cost accounting; bank account reconciliation. Has a good knowledge of the organization's existing systems and the ability to handle most regular issues independently.

• Assists with the classification and recording of financial transactions in accordance with company procedures.
• Assists in repairing journal entries, reconciles accounts, and reviews supporting documentation for accuracy.
• Supports month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Assists in preparing standard financial reports, such as trial balances, balance sheets, and profit and loss statements.
• Maintains accounting records and files in an organized and accurate manner.
• Helps analyze basic financial data and investigates discrepancies as directed.
• Ensures work is completed accurately and within established timelines.
• Communicates with internal departments to gather information and clarify accounting-related items.
• Provides administrative and accounting support to the finance team as needed.
• Learns and applies company accounting policies, procedures, and systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Must be able to work effectively in a team-based collaborative environment. Demonstrates ownership of assigned responsibilities with a positive self-starter attitude. Strong communication skills both written and verbal. Able to work independently with minimal direction, but also recognizes when to ask for direction when needed. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail.

• CPA/CGA/CA Designation or nearing completion
• 2+ years of progressive experience in a similar role (industry or public practice)
• Strong experience in working in a Global multi-entity environment is an asset
• Solid experience with ERP system (PowerBI, SAP and Microsoft Dynamics (Navision) - desirable
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills;
  Microsoft Navision and SAP (preferred but not required)
• Experience in delivering timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis
• Warehousing and Wholesale expense is an asset.