Key Responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable - vendor invoices and employee expenses – verify appropriate approvals in accordance with Client policy, clerical accuracy verification of extensions, tax calculations, foreign exchange rates, etc.
• Coding of all AP and employee expenses based on Client Chart of Accounts & posting to the accounting system
• Responsible for regular cheque runs or electronic payments to ensure prompt payment based on due dates & obtain appropriate cheque signing.  E.g. invoice for offices supplies, facilities, telephone, utilities, couriers, advertising, marketing costs, travel, etc.
• Accounts Receivable – generate and issue client invoices to Canadian or Intercompany customers including verification of tax calculation where applicable
• Monthly Closing – prepare month end closing entries including full accrual accounting providing general journal entries for Canadian Fixed Asset depreciation (if & when applicable), amortization of prepaid expenses, bank entries and bank reconciliations, payroll and other liability accruals, etc., for Financial Reporting to both Parent & Subsidiary.
• Government Remittances – calculate and prepare GST/HST, PST, QST, employee withholdings, EHT, WCB, & other applicable compliance reporting/filing for all jurisdictions and the reconciliation of the accounts
• General Contact for client - responsible for telephone, e-mail, & written communication to client regarding job responsibility issues & communication with employees of the client regarding payroll & expense report issues, other outside communications E.g. Group Benefits, vendors, customers etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of related experience in accounting
• Successful completion of a college diploma or university degree with a focus in accounting
• Actively pursuing the CPA designation
• Experience working in a multi-client environment is a key asset
• Advanced Excel knowledge, with experience in spreadsheet development and maintenance
• Experience in preparation of detailed analysis and reconciliations
• Experience with Sales Tax regulations and preparing and filing VAT returns
• Proficient in accounting software packages (QuickBooks, Netsuite, SAP)

Preferred Skills:

• The ability to multi-task, establish priorities and organize efficiently
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy is an absolute must
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player with the ability to work independently
• Demonstrate sound work ethics, complimented with a flexible work attitude