General Accountant Jobs

Job Title: General Accountant

Department: Administration

Location: Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

Reports to: Financial Controller

Status: Full-time, Permanent

About the Company

When you join Kyocera Document Solutions Canada, you are joining an organization that is deeply rooted in the Philosophy of “doing what is right as a human being”. Through this Philosophy, our employees are passionate about providing best in class customer service through efficiency, accountability, and a sense of urgency all while putting knowledge to work to drive change.

The chance to do something meaningful, to challenge yourself, to be a part of change in an industry, to influence change, which does not come around every day. If you are a passionate individual driven by challenges and want to be an agent of change and a driver of growth, then Kyocera Document Solutions Canada is the right company for you.

About the Role

As a General Accountant, you are involved in all aspects of accounting. You will work closely with the Controller to monitor processes, analyze accounting data, and prepare reports. Your responsibilities include ensuring tax compliance, accurately preparing financial statements, and supporting with maintaining strong internal controls.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Support with the Internal Control Compliance process including preparing balance sheet reconciliation.
• Review monthly financial statements with Controller to ensure accuracy and identify profit optimization opportunities.
• Enter reoccurring Journal Entries in E-automate (ERP System) and submit them for approval to the Controller with proper supporting documentation.
• Support with the monitoring and implementation of the internal controls within the branch.
• Conduct annual fixed asset counts and ensure new fixed assets are correctly recorded and amortized monthly in E-automate.
• Prepare intercompany payments and reconciliation schedules.
• Assist in the coordination of the internal and external audits.
• Participate in various ad-hoc projects in the department such as introducing new processes, software, and policies.
• Help coordinate the month-end closing process while collaborating with the team.
• Complete daily bank reconciliation to support cash flow management.
• Monitor monthly inventory counts and inventory aging schedule.
• Ensure tax compliance by preparing sales tax schedules, filing returns, and ensuring payment is made within the deadline.

Qualifications

Required:

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities with tight deadlines.
• 3-5 years related experience.
• Intermediate knowledge in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, PIVOT Tables, Index Match), Microsoft Word and other basic Microsoft Office Programs.
• Bilingual-English and French, both verbal and written.
• Interpersonal and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Solid fundamental knowledge in accounting practices and principles and experience working with accounting software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience preparing and analyzing financial statements.
• Advance knowledge of Microsoft Excel is an asset.
• Experience in month-end accounting activities.
• Working towards CPA designation.
• Experience working with ERP systems.

Note

This is a general description of the duties and responsibilities most frequently required of this position. The company may from time-to-time request that the incumbent perform other related tasks and assume reasonable responsibilities that have not been specifically included in this description.