Job Description

 

Our TorontoJobs.ca client located in Mississauga, in the tech space, is looking for an Assistant Controller who will be responsible for day-to-day accounting, including account reconciliations and analysis, month-end close procedures, banking activities, overseeing Canadian, U.S Payroll & compliance, and tax filings.

This is an exciting high growth opportunity for an individual to both improve upon current processes as well as create new processes and reporting for the business, with the upcoming rollout of new ERP system.

This role will be reporting the Director of Finance and has a growth plan in place for the upcoming months.

The successful candidate will also receive a generous compensation package with bonuses and benefits.

Job Requirements:

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
• Combination of Corporate experience and public accounting experience (ideally from a larger public accounting firm)
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
• Ability to communicate in English clearly, both written and orally
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Maintain confidential nature of data/information
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Computer skills: working with QuickBooks, MS Dynamics 365, Office 365, Google Workspace
• Ability to work collaboratively with fellow colleagues

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
• Assisting with overseeing day-to-day full-cycle accounting processes
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Maintain prepaid register, prepare & enter journal entries into the system
• Maintain fixed assets register, prepare & enter journal entries into the system
• Prepare and post all the journal entries into the system
• Reconciliation of various general ledger accounts
• Bank reconciliation and banking activities
• Coordination of client billing, cash receipts, and collection management
• Coordination of vendor invoice entries and payment management
• Coordination of employee expense management
• Coordination of Canadian and U.S Payroll processing and compliance
• General support and working with the accounting team
• Tax filings, reconciliations, and audits as they occur
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
• Preparation of audit working papers
• Ensure compliance with ASPE and internal controls
• Suggest ways to improve processes, efficiencies, and spending
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

WHAT YOU BRING:
• 5+ years of relevant experience with full-cycle financial accounting and processes, including inventory management
• Completion of CPA designation.
• Hands-on experience with various accounting software packages; experience with QuickBooks and Microsoft D365 an asset
• Advanced Excel skills
• Understanding of ASPE
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, high degree of accuracy, and a strong sense of urgency & adherence to deadlines.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and able to identify unusual entries, discrepancies, or problems, and resolve independently
• Hands-on experience with various accounting software packages; experience with QuickBooks and Microsoft D365 an asset
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and as a team, with a passion for making continuous improvements
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Job Tags

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