Operational Accountant

Description

Reporting to the (AGG/ASP/RMX) Division Controller, the ideal Operational Accountant will possess an analytical mind, along with excellent problem-solving skills. Bringing your good communication skills (both verbal and written) that will allow you to develop strong working relationships both inside the team as well as externally. You have a keen eye for detail and a desire to probe further into data, always mindful to deliver on the deadlines and time constraints you face. You are a professional who works well independently as well as part of a team.

What you Will Be Doing

• Create, enter and process journal entries, including preparation of relevant supporting documentation;
• Review monthly account/invoice/payroll coding and prepare any necessary reclass entries;
• Maintain, review and complete general ledger reconciliations and balance sheet analysis, investigate and resolve account discrepancies;
• Assist with the preparation and analysis of month-end reporting packages to management and monthly/quarterly/year-end financial statements;
• Prepare analysis of key financial metrics and financial variances;
• Performs monthly inter-company reconciliation and profit elimination;
• Provide support to external auditors to explain and provide information and documents as required;
• Ensure adherence to finance process and controls, with an emphasis on continuous process improvements and gaining efficiencies through automation;
• Complete comprehensive monthly and quarterly valuation of inventory costing;
• Present any issues encountered with proposed resolutions to Controller;
• Responsible for the research and resolution of accounting issues, including evaluation and implementation of new accounting standards to ensure Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE) compliance with supporting memo documentation;
• Prepare/review/assist with monthly/quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting process;
• Ad hoc financial analysis and other duties as required by management team.

Qualifications/Competencies

The individual in this role will have:

• 5+ years’ experience
• Strong knowledge of ASPE
• Strong knowledge of internal controls framework and testing processes
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with highly developed interpersonal skills
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel skills

The following are considered assets in this role:

• A CPA/CA designation is preferred, but not required
• Leadership/mentoring of staff preferred, but not required
• Experience in construction/manufacturing an asset, but not required
• Knowledge in the use of Oracle Cloud and related reporting tools
• Ability to work in fast paced environment

Salary range - $76K – $100K USD