Accounting controller

Job summary

Plan and administer accounting systems, supervise and train staff, and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. Prepare financial statements, reports, tax returns, and audit findings, and advise on financial matters and improvements to accounting systems and management practices.

Job details

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week Education: Bachelor's degree Experience: 5 years or more Tasks Plan, set up and administer accounting systems Supervise staff Train staff Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies Prepare reports and audit findings Make recommendations concerning cash management, insurance coverage, investment planning, retirement and estate planning Prepare financial statements and reports Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure Prepare income tax returns from accounting records Analyze financial documents and reports Examine accounting records Provide financial, business and tax advice Supervision 3-4 people Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Certified Management Accountants (CMA) - level 1 Certified Management Accountants (CMA) - level 2 Computer and technology knowledge Accounting software Internet MS Excel Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software TaxPrep Area of specialization Accounting Transportation/travel information Own transportation Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Attention to detail Large workload Personal suitability Accurate Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent written communication Flexibility Initiative Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Employment terms options Day Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits

What you’ll do

Plan and administer accounting systems, supervise and train staff, and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. Prepare financial statements, reports, tax returns, and audit findings, and advise on financial matters and improvements to accounting systems and management practices.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and at least five years of experience are specified. The posting lists CPA and CMA certifications or courses, accounting software and ERP knowledge, and the ability to supervise a team of three to four people.

Benefits

• Dental Plan
• Disability Benefits
• Health Care Plan
• Paramedical Services Coverage
• Vision Care Benefits

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Accounting Systems Administration
• Staff Supervision
• Staff Training
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Accounting Standards Compliance
• Internal Controls
• Cost Accounting
• Tax Preparation
• Cash Management
• Financial Analysis
• Business Advisory
• Accounting Software
• Enterprise Resource Planning Software
• Microsoft Excel
• TaxPrep

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Construction

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