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Job Title: Jr. Staff Accountant
Job Location: Toronto, ON M3B 0A4
Duration: 06 months (contract)
Position Summary
The purpose of Accountant role is to handle financial reporting activities of Ground Transportation Systems Canada Inc. (GTSC) and to extend full support to Accounting Manager in month end closing activities including the preparation of monthly Finance Package and forecasting and budgeting.
Essential Functions / Key Areas of Responsibility
• General Accounting
• Preparation and timely submission of Magnitude Reporting (according to IFRS and Group standards)
• Preparation and coordination of the monthly internal financial reporting package for Management review
• Support in annual MYB construction process
• Performs Balance Sheet account reconciliations (must provide analytical insight that supports conclusions)
• Perform fixed asset transactions (additions, disposals, adjustments, depreciation) and month-end reconciliations
• Intercompany Accounting -Processing AR & AP Invoices, making payment on tool(netting system) are approved and entered by the prescribed timelines
• Preparation of BW report Monthly Cost Allocations
• Perform a detailed analysis of the Excess and obsolete inventory and assist in annual physical inventory count
• Assist in month end closing activities of inventory and support other stakeholders in the inventory related concerns
• Financial Analysis:
• Preparation of monthly Income Statement comparison of Actuals to Budgets (variance analysis)
• Preparation of monthly variance analysis of Balance Sheet to budget and forecast (must provide relevant financial information to decision makers)
• Actively supports the daily, weekly and monthly internal reporting requirements for treasury, regular cash reporting
• Liaises with Corporate Central Finance Departments and related financial institutions
• Other responsibilities /tasks:
• Preparation of ad hoc analysis at the request of management
• Ensures timely resolution of issues
• Timesheet administration duties in SAP to ensure approved hours are processed monthly
• Prepare Sales tax returns (HST,QST,VAT & PST)
Skills:
Minimum Requirements: Skills, Experience, Education, Technical/Specialized Knowledge, Certifications, Language
• Must have University degree with a specialization in Accounting
• At least 5 year experience in the Accounting computerized environment
• Enrolment in an Accounting designation program would be ideal
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred attributes for the position, which are not required in the minimum qualifications (e.g., master degree)
• Experience with large accounting software (SAP preferred)
• Excellent knowledge of excel, including advanced functions
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills
• Very Good team working skills
• Experience liaising with external auditors
• Organize workload to meet deadlines and work with little supervision
Must be able to work under pressure of deadlines
Education:
• Must have University degree with a specialization in Accounting
