Site: 2400 Skymark Avenue, Mississauga, Ontario.
Department:  Finance
Reports to:  Financial Controller
Work Model: In-Office  
Hours: Monday - Friday
Status: Permanent Full-Time

Job Summary:

The Accountant is a member of the finance team and is responsible for vital aspects of the company’s financial controls and business operations.

 Duties:

 ·       Post vendor invoices and charge expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing vendor invoices/expense reports; recording entries.

·       Resolve quantity receiving issues and price discrepancies on vendor invoices.

·       Pay vendors by monitoring discount opportunities; scheduling and preparing cheques/EFTs for regular payment run; ensure credit is received for any outstanding memos.

·       Invoice customers on a timely basis in accordance to Sales Order and Sales Delivery details.

·       Collects outstanding receivables by reminding delinquent accounts; notifying customers of insufficient payments; providing customer statements on a weekly basis.

·       Draft and issue Credit Memos for customer returns/discrepancies.

·       Maintain accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.

·       Maintain financial historical records by filing accounting documents.

·       Reconciles Bank, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Deposits, Inventory, and other accounts by verifying entries and comparing subledger and supporting schedules and documents to general ledger balances.

·       Involved in projects and assignments that improve efficiencies in reporting and day-to-day tasks within the department and the organization.

·       Assist in the preparation of schedules and reports for monthly reporting and annual audits.

·       Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

·       Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.

·       Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.

·       Maintains related records, preparing accounting transactions and documents, documenting and updating procedures, and preparing special reports for management.

Qualifications:

 ·       Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or a related field preferred; or must be working towards a finance and/or accounting degree or diploma.

·       2-5 years related experience in an accounting department.

·       Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

·       Strong organizational and time management skills.

·       Language Skills - Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

·       Mathematical Skills - Accuracy with complex mathematical functions.

·       Experience working within an ERP, posting entries to the general ledger; reconciling bank, accounts payable, accounts receivable, deposits, inventory, and other accounts.

·       Intermediate to Advanced knowledge and use of Microsoft Office Programs (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).

·       Must be able to work independently and with teams and have good interpersonal skills.

·       Teamwork attitude with accountability, and strong work ethic.

·       Organized with strong attention to detail.

·       Strong ethical values and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

·       Ability to analyze data and solve problems using independent judgement