Position Title: Senior Accounting Associate

Reports To: Manager, Analytics and Accounting

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

In-person position

Working closely with the Manager of Analytics and Accounting, the Senior Accounting Associate is responsible for the smooth operations of the day to day in the accounting department. The Senior Associate also plays a key part in identifying and executing initiatives for more effective and efficient operations in the department. The successful candidate will demonstrate due diligence in all tasks, know how to prioritize effectively and be willing to work on day-to-day tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform/review routine and non-routine accounting duties within a fast-paced finance department while adhering to established standards.
• Process/review financial records and business transactions such as accounts payable, and receivable, payroll, purchase orders, cheques, invoices, cheque requisitions, bank statements, etc.
• Execute accurate reporting, filing and database management in multiple systems.
• Verify and process information for payroll under the guidance of the Employment Standards Act.
• Secure financial information by conducting database backups and maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Ensure internal controls are followed and track expenditures.
• Maintain and optimize accounting systems for efficiency in reporting.
• Manage and forecast portions of the budget.
• Assist in external reviews and audit processes.
• Perform related clerical duties as needed, such as word processing, maintaining filing and record systems, faxing and photocopying.

Qualifications

• High ethical integrity (Accounting, practices due diligence, etc.)
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze issues to identify effective solutions
• Team player
• Accounting diploma or equivalent
• 4+ years experience in an accounting role

Pay Range: 60K - 65K