Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Reports to

VP of Finance

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant, under the direction of the VP of Finance, will primarily be responsible for providing general counsel, advice, and guidance on business and financial matters as required. Advise on the content and accuracy of financial reporting. The Senior Accountant must have a degree or diploma in business, finance, accounting, or a related field and three years of experience in the financial industry.

Job Duties

As the Senior Accountant for the Joseph Transportation Group, you'll play a pivotal role with diverse responsibilities, as outlined below. Please note that this list is not exhaustive:

• AP, collect and process all invoices, EFT/Wire payments, and cheque runs.
• Perform monthly vendor reconciliations.
• Prepare credit cards, accruals, and prepaid entries.
• Review and process expense reports for staff.
• Prepare various bank, accruals, prepaid and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain and reconcile various leasing agreements and fixed asset schedules.
• Prepare monthly HST filings and other government remittances as required.
• Assist with month-end processes.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly financial statements.
• Assist with year-end working paper preparation.

Competencies

• Accountability - Takes ownership of personal workload, as well as the workload of employees under his/her direction.
• Attention to Detail - Attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks, regardless of the volume of duties encountered.
• Communication - Expresses and transmits information with consistency and clarity.
• Cooperation - Works with others to prevent conflict and share resources to encourage symbiotic relationships within the organization.
• Judgement - Ability to use sound reasoning when faced with various issues. Has the ability to make quick, effective decisions.
• Organization - Able to create or maintain processes to ensure all relevant information or tools are easily accessible.
• Time Management - Balances many tasks; prioritizes duties as needed.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of AP, AR, or general bookkeeping experience.
• An undergraduate degree with a major in accounting or finance is required.
• Achieved or enrolled and working toward a CPA designation would be an asset.
• Strong computer literacy with advanced skills in Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to manipulate large volumes of data would be an asset.
• Attention to detail and exceptional planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
• Understands the importance of 'pitching in' and that no job is too small.
• A can-do attitude.
• Results-oriented and critical thinking – a high sense of ownership is necessary.
• Ability to take initiative, embrace challenges and thrive in an ever-evolving workplace.

Work Conditions

• Extended periods of sitting
• Operation of desktop computer and peripherals
• Working in an office environment

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00-$95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person