Accountant Jobs

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 close 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, specially from controller and FP&A team • Involve 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 o Deposit/prepaid o Fixed assets and construction in progress o 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 on 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 is in compliance with 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 in overseas • Experience in 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 fast paced, dynamic environment