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Accountant

Oakville, Ontario Full-time $70000.00-$75000.00/year

Who We Are Emterra Group is a dynamic, growth-oriented, and safety-focused group of companies. Our organization have been deemed to be an “essential service” by providing collection and processing for recycling, organics, and waste that keep our communities clean and safe. With customer service and safety as our focus, we are looking for an energetic and driven employee to support our growing company and play a crucial role in waste diversion and the circular economy. Emterra is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers, a certified diverse supplier of the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) and the Canadian Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBE).

Our Ontario operations are searching for an Accountant to join our accounting team. The Accountant will prepare monthly financial statements, reconciliations, analysis and special projects.

Position Description

• Manages and coordinates the overall financial administration of the assigned division(s).
• Preparation and submission of monthly financial statements with full analysis and commentary to Senior Staff and the Corporate Accounting Department.
• Variance analysis on income and expenses as support to the monthly financial Statements.
• Maintain accounting records within Business Central.
• Maintain and create production/statistical databases/Excel tables.
• Assists regional controller with annual audit, budget preparation and forecasts.
• Assists with month end close; reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and inter-company accounts.
• Preparation of municipal invoices and revenue share schedules.
• Responsible for daily/monthly bank reports
• Provide assistance to Operation Managers as required to increase profitability of the division(s)/company.
• Preparation of HST and Stats Canada reports
• Maintain/oversee timely vendor invoice processing and perform/oversee customer collections.
• Maintain positive relationships with all staff, vendors, clients and municipal government contacts.
• Maintain and create production/statistical databases/Excel tables.
• Ad Hoc reporting
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills & Qualifications

• Final year of CPA studies or CPA designation.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in working in fast paced, deadline driven accounting environment.
• Excellent proficiency with productivity software, MS Office Suite, particularly Excel. (say advanced skills)
• Strong skills in using accounting software applications (Business Central, RTA Fleet Management Software, Navusoft or Materials Manager would be an asset)
• Strong organizational, time management and interpersonal skills to function in a deadline driven environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with employees at various levels of the organization.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

Reasons to Apply, Stay and Grow with Emterra Group

• Opportunity to be part of one of Canada’s Greenest Employers!
• Competitive wages!
• Comprehensive health benefits (health, dental, and more depending on what you choose)!
• Employee Assistance Program, paid for by the company!
• Tuition reimbursement program and professional development support!
• Be part of an entrepreneurial organization that wants to continue to learn and grow!
• Ability to have an impact and make a change!

Are you ready to jumpstart your career by joining one of Canada’s Greenest Employers and become part of the environmental solution? If so, apply now! We appreciate all applicants who apply however only those who are qualified, will be contacted. Emterra Group is committed to maintaining an equitable, fair, and diverse environment. Any applicants who have a disability or require reasonable accommodation may speak directly with our dedicated Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Specialists. Reasonable accommodations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.