Sr. Accountant
<p>Our client a global manufacturing company is looking for a skilled Senior Accountant to join their team in Markham, Ontario. In this role, you will oversee key accounting functions, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements. You will play a pivotal role in managing month-end processes, cash flow forecasting, and supporting tax compliance activities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage all aspects of month-end closing activities, including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and compiling month-end reporting packages.</p><p>• Monitor daily cash flow for Canadian and US bank accounts, oversee foreign exchange transactions, and ensure compliance with monthly loan reporting requirements.</p><p>• Supervise and provide guidance to AR/AP staff, ensuring accuracy in working papers and schedules.</p><p>• Prepare weekly cash flow forecasts to support operational decision-making.</p><p>• Complete monthly tax filings and payments in compliance with organizational requirements.</p><p>• Assist with Canadian and US tax compliance, including preparing documentation for external tax consultants.</p><p>• Support the annual budgeting process by preparing detailed site budgets.</p><p>• Coordinate bank and annual audit activities, including preparing detailed working papers and conducting analysis.</p><p>• Act as a backup for customer-related accounts receivable tasks and activities.</p><p>• Identify opportunities for process improvements to strengthen internal controls and operational efficiency.</p>
<p>- CPA designated or finalist</p><p>- Full cycle month-end accounting experience from a medium to large company is required</p><p>- Working knowledge of US GAAP an asset</p><p>- Strong technical skills in Microsoft Excel (including macros/v-lookups/pivot tables)</p><p>- Working knowledge of Canadian commodity tax (HST)</p><p>- Working knowledge of other Canadian taxes (e.g WSIB, withholding taxes, Customs duties and taxes)</p><p>- Experience in AR/AP functions a strong asset</p><p>- Proven strong analytical and financial modeling skills</p><p>- Good oral and written communication skills</p><p>- Willingness to learn, excellent time management and organizational skills; must have initiative and work under minimal supervision</p><p>- Adaptable and able to work in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment</p><p>- Must be able to put in extra efforts during month-end/year-end and other urgent deliverables</p><p><br></p>
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- Markham, ON
- onsite
- Permanent
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80000.00 - 95000.00 CAD / Yearly
- <p>Our client a global manufacturing company is looking for a skilled Senior Accountant to join their team in Markham, Ontario. In this role, you will oversee key accounting functions, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements. You will play a pivotal role in managing month-end processes, cash flow forecasting, and supporting tax compliance activities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage all aspects of month-end closing activities, including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and compiling month-end reporting packages.</p><p>• Monitor daily cash flow for Canadian and US bank accounts, oversee foreign exchange transactions, and ensure compliance with monthly loan reporting requirements.</p><p>• Supervise and provide guidance to AR/AP staff, ensuring accuracy in working papers and schedules.</p><p>• Prepare weekly cash flow forecasts to support operational decision-making.</p><p>• Complete monthly tax filings and payments in compliance with organizational requirements.</p><p>• Assist with Canadian and US tax compliance, including preparing documentation for external tax consultants.</p><p>• Support the annual budgeting process by preparing detailed site budgets.</p><p>• Coordinate bank and annual audit activities, including preparing detailed working papers and conducting analysis.</p><p>• Act as a backup for customer-related accounts receivable tasks and activities.</p><p>• Identify opportunities for process improvements to strengthen internal controls and operational efficiency.</p>
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