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WHAT WE DO
We are a small group of companies in the business of distributing brand name consumer and tech products throughout North America. We have been in business since 2008. We are a small team, hard working and family oriented. We are looking for an accountant with strong experience to join our team and take a leading role in structuring the financial processes and team. We want someone who is driven and is hungry to work hard and succeed!
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Financial Accountant you’ll be primarily responsible for the maintenance and reliability of the company’s financial accounting records. Building on experience in cost and financial accounting, your main goal is to assure accurate financial reporting and continuous finance process optimization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
-Lead the day-to-day management of accounting operations with a focus on efficient processes that support business needs, including purchasing/AP, reporting etc.
-Manage and review bookkeeping staff, currently externally provided.
-Responsible for timely and effective monthly close processes, including preparing and reviewing monthly reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and posting journal entries, resulting in financial information with the highest levels of reliability and integrity.
-Manage relationships with external auditors for completion of the annual audits.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITY
-Prepare, analyze and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
-Coordinate with CPA, accounting firms for year-ends
-Streamlining accounting functions and operations
-Developing plans for financial growth
-Evaluating and managing risk
-Coordinating audit processes
-Participate in the annual budget and monthly forecasts
-Develop and maintain performance indicator reports (KPI)
-Manage cash flow
-Gov’t reporting and remittances, payroll, GST, QST
-Tax planning
-All other related tasks
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
-Three (3) to five (5) years of professional experience in accounting
-Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or finance required
-CPA designation an asset, but strong technical accounting skills backed by experience will be considered
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
-Advanced Microsoft Office Suite knowledge, specifically with Microsoft Excel (Pivot(GL/Close, AP, Consolidations),
-Bilingual – French and English
-Ability to communicate effectively in English, French (written and spoken) is required for communicating with third party contractors across North America and reporting
NON-TECHNICAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
-Exudes the highest level of integrity and an acute sense of ethics
-Operates with a sense of urgency and perseverance to achieve results
-Superior organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize competing assignments
-Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
-Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
OUR OFFER
Competitive base salary
Maple Virtual Medical & Mental Health Care
Great working environment just minutes away from Saint-Henri Metro, the Atwater Market and the Lachine Canal
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 30-40 per week
Salary: $40,000.00-$65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Application question(s):
- Are you located in Montreal?
Experience:
- Accounting: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2023-03-20