General Accountant

Industry: Distribution Education: University Degree or College Diploma Compensation $: 30+/hr Term: 6 months

Overview:

The Finance Department Limited (TFDL) specializes in the Strategic Placement of Accounting & Finance Professionals on a Contract or Permanent basis. For over 25 years, TFDL has been successfully servicing a select group of clients, providing them with the best Intermediate-to-Senior level talent in the industry. (BMH3xR1)
Our client is looking for a professional accountant to assist with the month end close process and the preparation of management report for the contract duration. This role reports to the Director Financial Shared Services.

Responsibilities:

Maintain and monitor company accounting records ensuring compliance with company accounting policies

Reconcile general ledger accounts,

Reconcile misc. receivable accounts including warranty, manufacturing discount, care inspection

Reconcile GRIR account (goods received, invoices received)

Account analysis proactively focusing on operating expense review

Prepare working papers and schedules for year-end audit

Support the preparation of financial statements

Communicate and correspond with sales and branch operations managers, senior management, and the parent company finance team

Support the annual budgeting process

Support CORE (new ERP implementation) with tasks as required

Prepare and post journal entries

Assist with monthly and annual reporting requirements

Maintain internal controls processes and systems

Prepare reports and ad hoc analyses for local and parent company

Other tasks and projects assigned

Qualifications:

Pursuing CPA

University business degree

3+ years of general accounting experience

Strong MS Excel with ability to manipulate high volume data and easily perform functions like Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP

Working experience with ERP systems

Adhere to deadlines, and prioritize and manage multiple tasks

Excellent planning, organization, and interpersonal and communications skills

Ability to work well in a team environment, as well as the ability to work independently and take initiative

skills

Patience with routine tasks and attention to detail

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills