General Accountant - 12-month contract
General Accountant - 12-month contract
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Job Description
What Youll Do:
The General Accountant is responsible for providing financial information for assigned companies. This includes creating and entering monthly journal entries and analyzing and reconciling general ledger accounts.
Reporting to the Accounting Manager the core parts of your role will be to:
- Post account transactions and maintain accounts for general ledgers and subsystems.
- Complete periodend close procedures including journal entries accruals reconciliations and reports.
- Support audit by preparing yearend schedules and financial reports for all assigned entities and assist external auditors as required.
- Participate in corporate and finance projects in support of organizational goals.
- Reconcile statements and transactions prepare monthly bank reconciliations and perform monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
- Review inputs into general ledger to ensure proper coding.
- Follow internal accounting controls to keep financial information confidential.
- Perform other duties within competence as assigned.
Qualifications :
Lets Talk About You:
This is the unique blend of skills and experience we would love to see in an ideal candidate:
- Postsecondary education in accounting business or related subject.
- Completion of a recognized accounting designation program (i.e. CA CGA or CMA).
- A minimum of three years experience in the accounting field.
- Knowledge of accounting software (i.e. ERP general ledger accounts payable cash management Microsoft Dynamics 365 etc..
- Intermediate knowledge of all aspects of financial and operational accounting including auditing tax research and project accounting.
- Intermediate knowledge of fund and intercompany accounting.
- Knowledge of audit schedule and audit working paper preparation.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications.
- The demonstrated ability to collect compare and analyze all information and figures with great attention to detail while using reason and logic to solve complex problems and concepts.
- Superior time management and organizational skills as well as strong project management skills to manage competing priorities.
- Exceptional communication skills and a demonstrated ability to deal effectively with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
- The ability to communicate in French is considered an asset.
We also consider your potential. If you know you have what it takes to do the job but your experience doesnt exactly match the qualifications above we encourage you to apply and provide us with more details about why you think you would be a great fit.
Additional Information :
Some of the Perks We Offer:
We offer bestinclass pension and benefits total reward programs and comprehensive mental wellness supports to set you up for every success in and outside of work. Here are just some of the reasons youll love working here:
- Rewarding salary and bonuses that truly value your dedication
- Industryleading group benefits with 100 premium coverage (excluding LTD) that start on your first day
- Defined benefit pension plan for a financially confident retirement
- 100 coverage of approved continuing education and licensing fees (including RIBO courses in Ontario)
- Access to a wealth of learning resources including LinkedIn Learning for professional development
- Flexible workfromhome and hybrid options
- Unlock your potential with opportunities for advancement
Lets work together! If you are interested in this opportunity please apply online.
OTIP and its group of companies strive to create an accessible and inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Upon individual request we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the recruitment and selection processes and provide accommodations for persons with disabilities.
As a business we protect what matters most to our members. As an employer we value what matters most in our workplace. Together this includes fostering a diverse equitable and inclusive environment for all. We are committed to learning and evolving so we can continue to celebrate what makes us special. You are who you are and our differences are what make us unique.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
