Aventec Inc. Looking for Accounting Specialist at Toronto, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Accountant

We are looking for a highly motivated accounting executive who is interested to join our Accounting and Finance Department. This role is a key position supporting our US & Canada operations and to some extent help out on global finance and is a great opportunity for a talented individual who has the desire to join a fast-growing company in a truly international environment.

The accounting specialist will be responsible for managing the accounting, compliance, and reporting function for Canada and also play a key role in the further development of these processes and will closely collaborate with the US corporate teams to drive alignment with any global change initiatives and projects

This position calls for someone with a profound accounting skills and high accuracy, Inter-personal, uplifting attitude, assertive style and prioritization skills, pro-active work approach, being flexible and hands-on combined with very good accounting skills but also be organized, being able to multitask, prioritize and a team player with an open and positive mind

Position is open for immediate hire.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage general accounting functions, including, but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and taxes. Day to day accounting/review in the financial system.
• Responsible for the monthly closing of US & Canada entities in accordance with the corporate closing calendar. Perform monthly account reconciliation and analysis.
• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements and to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Continuously involved in process improvements and automation of tasks in all assigned areas of responsibility. Provide back up support, as needed.
• Manage A/R & AP through the internal CRM System
• Reconcile bank statements.
• Participate in financial audits.
• Track bank deposits and payments.
• Assist with budget preparation.
• Review and implement financial policies.
• Process invoices.

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Requirements:

• Must be able to work with Executives or their delegates to support them with any queries/issues. Questions must be handled with diplomacy, friendliness, accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality.
• Proven work experience as a accounting personnel or similar role
• Solid knowledge of financial and accounting procedures
• Experience using financial software/CRM Tool
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Knowledge of financial regulations (Mainly US, Canada)
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Sharp time management skills
• Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data.
• Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision.
• Experience in working for an international business environment.
• Must have the ability to adhere to deadlines.
• Strong communicator and team player
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast moving, and demanding environment.
• Cross cultural, multilingual, and flexible team player.

Education-

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in general accounting.
• Working knowledge of Zoho Books is an added advantage.
• Professional qualification as a CFA/CPA is considered a plus
• MBA in finance shall be preferred