Senior Accountant

3 weeks ago

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada The PEER Group Inc. Full time
One position available in Kitchener, ON (Hybrid)

We are excited to welcome a new member to our team by adding a Senior Accountant to our Finance Department. If you aspire to be part of a culture that values performance, innovation, compassion, and integrity and you long for the opportunity to make meaningful day-to-day contributions, this may be the role you have been hoping to find.

Reporting to the Controller, this opportunity is for a hands-on Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Ontario who is proactive at improving the services of the accounting team, curious about finding answers through effective analysis, and motivated to make a positive contribution to a growing company in an industry poised for expansion.

Key responsibilities

- Assist preparing financial statements in accordance with Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE) and provide ASPE-related subject matter expertise.
- Plan, implement and administer accounting systems; prepare financial information for individuals, departments, businesses, and other establishments.
- Oversee and facilitate preparation of ongoing business forecasting and budget processes.
- Analyze financial statements and accounts explain variances across periods and forecasts; deliver insightful reports to senior leadership to provide financial and business advice.
- Provide leadership, mentorship, training and support to team members earning practical experience requirements (CPA), other accountants or administrative technicians in the finance department.
- Verify accuracy of computations and uniform application of policies, internal controls, procedures, and acceptable accounting principles.
- Perform journal entries and other accounting activities using existing procedures; recommend and implement improvements to align with best practices.
- Assist Controller with month-end financial reports for multiple companies and yearend working papers.
- Manage filing monthly government returns and reconciling accounts.
- Manage the account reconciliation process.
- Facilitate annual insurance renewals.
- Complete other duties or special projects as required.

Skills and experience

- University degree in accounting, business administration, or related field.
- Recognized accounting designation – CPA Ontario.
- 5-7 years of accounting experience in a progressive capacity.
- Prepared and Analyzed Financial Statements compliant under ASPE.
- Assisted with supervision and mentorship of Finance Teams.
- Facilitated the planning and forecasting process.
- Planned and administered accounting systems.
- Previous experience with financial system implementation and modernization of accounting processes.
- Completed financial reporting and periodic detailed financial variance analysis.
- Thorough knowledge of accounting best practices and subject matter expert in ASPE.
- Advanced computer and MS Excel skills including experience with PIVOTS, LOOKUPS, macros, conditional formatting, and manipulation of large data sets.
- Knowledge of accounting systems required; experience with GP Dynamics and Management Reporter is an asset.
- Ethical conduct and professional values.
- Proficient written and verbal communication.
- Demonstrated analytical skills.

What to expect when you apply

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Visit our careers section for more information on applying and interviewing with PEER Group. Only those chosen to continue in our recruitment process will be contacted.

PEER Group Culture

As a group, we are focused on creating customer success while working in a supportive atmosphere. Being a part of the PEER Group community means that we:

- Enjoy coming to work each day – the people we work with, the work we do, and the flex hours.
- Love that we are encouraged to be curious, to learn, and to apply our knowledge and skills to solve hard problems and to contribute in meaningful ways, big or small.
- Genuinely care about each other, and it shows in how we support each other in both the work we do and in how we hold space for and support each person in realizing their potential.
- Want every employee to succeed and are committed to providing opportunities to do so, along with providing regular and ongoing feedback, mentorship, training, and individual development plans.
- Focus on your long-term development, with more than 25% of current employees having continued their careers at PEER Group for 10 years (or more)
- Are recognized as global experts in what we do, and constantly work to get even better.
- Value excellence, promote from within, and strive to not only do our best, but to be our best.
- Value giving back. We support our community through frequent fundraisers, with company charitable matching and encourage our employees to give back where and as they are able.

About PEER Group

PEER Group is the largest supplier of innovative factory automation software products for the semiconductor industry. Since 1992, our solutions have helped the world's most advanced OEMs and factories reduce time to market and lower costs by solving their equipment automation, data management, and process control problems. An award-winning company, PEER Group's commitment to quality has been recognized by Intel's EPIC Supplier Program, naming PEER Group a Distinguished Supplier in 2024. Follow PEER Group on LinkedIn.

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