Senior Accountant

3 hours ago

city of moncton, nb, Canada Latour group Full-time

Senior Accountant

Are you looking for an opportunity with a fast-growing, industry-leading company? At Greystone Energy Systems Inc., we pride ourselves on delivering innovative products, superior quality, and exceptional customer service. We are currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant to join our Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the company’s financial operations and contributing to our continued growth and success.

Objective & Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the accurate and timely execution of general ledger functions, month-end closing activities, reconciliations, financial reporting, inventory, and fixed asset activities. Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, this role plays a key part in maintaining financial accuracy and supporting the organization's accounting operations.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

  • Prepare and post month-end journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, allocations, reclassifications, and adjustments.
  • Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner.
  • Support and execute the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring assigned activities are completed accurately and on time.
  • Review general ledger activity and investigate unusual or incorrectly classified transactions.
  • Prepare financial reporting schedules, variance analysis, and supporting explanations.
  • Prepare monthly inventory ageing reports and assist with inventory adjustments, provisions, and analysis.
  • Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation, and reconcile them to the general ledger.
  • Maintain accurate supporting schedules and documentation for significant accounts.
  • Ensure accounting activities comply with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
  • Work closely with the Accounting Manager, who reviews core accounting activities prior to submission to the Corporate Controller.
  • Assist the Accounting Manager with the external audit by preparing supporting schedules, reconciliations, and documentation as requested.
  • Take ownership of special projects, accounting initiatives, and process improvements as directed by the Corporate Controller.
  • Perform other accounting duties and projects as assigned by the Corporate Controller

Education, Training & Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 3-4 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a corporate environment.
  • CPA designation or progress toward a CPA is considered an asset.

Skills and Competency Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, month-end and year-end close, and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and applicable accounting standards.
  • Experience with financial reporting, journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and