Pacer Staffing LLC Looking for Accountant at Pointe-Claire, Quebec, Canada Full Time

Location: Pointe-Claire, Quebec, H9R4V5, Canada

Duration: 3 Months

Shift: 9:00AM To 5:00PM (Mon – Fri)

Job Summary

• There is a hybrid schedule, but the 1st weeks/months will be at the office for at least 4 days out of the week until they complete the learning curve.
• Manufacturing industry preferred.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform activities related to M-end closing.
• Run different financial reports from the ERP for the preparation of M-end Journal entries and for the management.
• Verify and ensure no missing transactions and postings prior to closing the months.
• Close and open fiscal periods in our ERP (BPCS AS 400 based system).
• Prepare M-end close Journal entries.
• Analyze monthly variance and prepare explanation and/or correcting entries.
• Answer/explain questions during the close related to financial statements and general ledgers, especially from controller and FP&A team.
• Involved in preparing quarterly reports, Q forms, etc.
• Prepare/provide some management reports.
• Assume monthly asset management including preparation of monthly construction in progress (CIP) close outs, recording of asset additions and disposals.
• Analyze CIP account and prepare necessary adjustments.
• Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations in support of month-end closing activities, ensuring proper documentation is obtained such as o Accrued Vacation o Accrued Bonus o AR Allowance for doubtful account of Deposit/prepaid o Fixed assets and construction in progress of Others as assigned.
• Reconcile sub-ledgers to the general ledger identifying out of balances and their causes, resolving the possibility of future issues.
• Ensure accounts related to Canadian sales tax are accurate and prepare journal entries to adjust if needed.
• Assist with ad hoc tasks and analyses as requested.
• Ability to adapt and effectively interact with teams at different states/countries and facilities.
• Assist with ongoing CRA sales tax audit.
• Respond to accounting inquiries from domestic and international business partners.
• Interact with Business site (branch) members and controller to resolve issues as they arrive.
• Ensure all supporting documentation follows Sarbanes-Oxley guidelines.
• Consistently evaluate areas for process improvement.

Skills And Qualifications Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
• CPA or CPA equivalent is a plus.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience.
• Bilingual in English and French.
• knowledge and understanding of Canadian and provincial sales tax.
• Ability to work with Finance team members located overseas.
• Experience in a public company is an asset.
• Experience in manufacturing preferred.
• In-depth working knowledge of the General Ledger.
• working knowledge and application.
• Must possess strong analytical skills.
• Competency with Microsoft Office and Advanced Excel functions.
• Experience with Oracle or other ERP accounting systems (like Steeb, BPCS) and One Stream.
• Experience with Blackline Journal Entries and Reconciliation modules a plus.
• Experience with catalyst a plus.
• Good communication skills, both verbally and written in English (and French preferred)
• Ability to work well with others in a fast paced, dynamic environment.