Senior Accountant
About the role
Are you looking to join a growing company in the Mississauga area? Are you pursuing your CPA with a strong background in month end and general accounting? Do you want a role with lots of variety and an employer that is dynamic, fun and supports employee development? Do you consider yourself a go-getter? If so, this may be the opportunity for you. Our client is looking to hire a Senior Accountant to join their team.
Responsibilities of the Senior Accountant is as follows:
- Completing the full month-end process
- Independently complete consolidation of subsidiaries and prepare financial statements in accordance with IFRS on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
- Prepare and present monthly balance sheet, income statement and changes in financial position budget variance analysis;
- Preparation of consolidation and elimination entries;
- Ability to work with and fully understand large quantities of data and organize in a presentable manner
- Provide backup to Controller as required
- Lead the monthly accounting close process and overall management of General Ledger, including recording company transactions, classifications and reconciliation of account balances in accordance with company policy
- Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure
- Preparation, reporting and analysis of monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated results under IFRS
- Collaboration with external auditors to provide all requested information to facilitate audit completion
- Collaboration with external tax advisors to provide all requested information to facilitate the preparation and timely filing of corporate tax returns
- Continuously evaluate workflow processes and procedures to ensure accurate and efficient operations and opportunities for process improvement while maintaining a high level of accuracy
- Propose recommendations for changes and improvements to accounting policies/procedures; partner with cross functional teams to develop and implement approved changes
- Ability to interact with all levels of associates to gain an understanding of, and resolution to, issues that pertain to the top and bottom lines; and
- Participate in inventory management from a cost and accounting perspective
- All other duties/projects as assigned
Requirements
- 4+ years financial accounting experience
- CPA designation or advanced standing
- Strong ERP financial systems experience including generating reports
- Experience in rapidly growing companies
- Analytical with an aptitude in dealing with numbers
If you are already registered with The Mason Group, please contact your Recruiting Consultant directly with reference to job #19900.
About The Mason Group - Strategic Search Partners
The Mason Group is a leading recruitment agency that specializes in the recruitment and placement of accounting, finance and banking professionals in permanent or contract positions across the Greater Toronto and Vancouver Areas, for all levels from Financial Analyst to CFO.
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE RECRUITMENT We have recruited for start-ups to Fortune 500s, in virtually every sector of accounting and finance, and have filled roles ranging from Financial Analyst to CFO. Mainly comprised of trained accountants and/or CPAs, we are in a unique position to recognize quality candidates and match them with job opportunities that meet their career ambitions.
Whether you need help with a permanent, contract or temporary search, our recruitment consultants within our Permanent and Contract Divisions can assist you across all industry verticals including financial services, insurance, natural resources, consumer packaged goods, banking, hospitality, retail, manufacturing, IT, real estate and others.
BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES RECRUITMENT Our Banking and Financial Services recruitment consultants have a clear understanding of the industry’s fast pace. We can staff full-time, part-time, contract, project-based and/or temporary type positions, in back- or front-office departments, at an operational or executive level, and we will move quickly to deliver results.
As a candidate, you can be assured that our consultants will work relentlessly on your behalf to find you the right career opportunities within the Banking and Financial Services field.
To learn more about working together visit www.masongroup.ca or call 416-733-9393.
Senior Accountant
About the role
Are you looking to join a growing company in the Mississauga area? Are you pursuing your CPA with a strong background in month end and general accounting? Do you want a role with lots of variety and an employer that is dynamic, fun and supports employee development? Do you consider yourself a go-getter? If so, this may be the opportunity for you. Our client is looking to hire a Senior Accountant to join their team.
Responsibilities of the Senior Accountant is as follows:
- Completing the full month-end process
- Independently complete consolidation of subsidiaries and prepare financial statements in accordance with IFRS on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
- Prepare and present monthly balance sheet, income statement and changes in financial position budget variance analysis;
- Preparation of consolidation and elimination entries;
- Ability to work with and fully understand large quantities of data and organize in a presentable manner
- Provide backup to Controller as required
- Lead the monthly accounting close process and overall management of General Ledger, including recording company transactions, classifications and reconciliation of account balances in accordance with company policy
- Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure
- Preparation, reporting and analysis of monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated results under IFRS
- Collaboration with external auditors to provide all requested information to facilitate audit completion
- Collaboration with external tax advisors to provide all requested information to facilitate the preparation and timely filing of corporate tax returns
- Continuously evaluate workflow processes and procedures to ensure accurate and efficient operations and opportunities for process improvement while maintaining a high level of accuracy
- Propose recommendations for changes and improvements to accounting policies/procedures; partner with cross functional teams to develop and implement approved changes
- Ability to interact with all levels of associates to gain an understanding of, and resolution to, issues that pertain to the top and bottom lines; and
- Participate in inventory management from a cost and accounting perspective
- All other duties/projects as assigned
Requirements
- 4+ years financial accounting experience
- CPA designation or advanced standing
- Strong ERP financial systems experience including generating reports
- Experience in rapidly growing companies
- Analytical with an aptitude in dealing with numbers
If you are already registered with The Mason Group, please contact your Recruiting Consultant directly with reference to job #19900.
About The Mason Group - Strategic Search Partners
The Mason Group is a leading recruitment agency that specializes in the recruitment and placement of accounting, finance and banking professionals in permanent or contract positions across the Greater Toronto and Vancouver Areas, for all levels from Financial Analyst to CFO.
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE RECRUITMENT We have recruited for start-ups to Fortune 500s, in virtually every sector of accounting and finance, and have filled roles ranging from Financial Analyst to CFO. Mainly comprised of trained accountants and/or CPAs, we are in a unique position to recognize quality candidates and match them with job opportunities that meet their career ambitions.
Whether you need help with a permanent, contract or temporary search, our recruitment consultants within our Permanent and Contract Divisions can assist you across all industry verticals including financial services, insurance, natural resources, consumer packaged goods, banking, hospitality, retail, manufacturing, IT, real estate and others.
BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES RECRUITMENT Our Banking and Financial Services recruitment consultants have a clear understanding of the industry’s fast pace. We can staff full-time, part-time, contract, project-based and/or temporary type positions, in back- or front-office departments, at an operational or executive level, and we will move quickly to deliver results.
As a candidate, you can be assured that our consultants will work relentlessly on your behalf to find you the right career opportunities within the Banking and Financial Services field.
To learn more about working together visit www.masongroup.ca or call 416-733-9393.