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Sr. Accountant

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Experience:

Senior (5-10 years)

Work from:

United Kingdom, Canada

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred, 4-6 years of progressive Accounting experience, CPA designation preferred, Extensive knowledge of GAAP and ASPE.

Key responsabilities:

Oversee financial activities and maintain records
Prepare and review financial reports and reconciliations

Alimentiv SME https://alimentiv.com/

201 - 500 Employees

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Job description

Responsible for overseeing financial activities, maintaining accurate and timely financial records, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and industry best practices. Competent in financial reporting, strategy and governance, management accounting, internal controls, finance, and tax. Supports the Sr. Manager, Accounting in day-to-day activities and projects, and provides guidance to the Accounting team and others.

Financial Reporting & Analysis (30%)

Preparation and/or review of general journal entries for all companies.

Preparation and review of all management level reporting (product line/executive/departmental) including detailed and appropriate analysis of variances (mainly expenses) where required.

Evaluate and implement appropriate accounting policies and procedures to meet financial reporting needs.

Account Reconciliation (25%)

Prepare and update account reconciliation files on a pre-determined schedule to ensure the accuracy of financial records and prepare appropriate level balance sheet analysis.

Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial statements.

Communicate with internal/external stakeholders to ensure any outstanding balances are cleared appropriately

Payroll & Taxation (15%)

Preparation of accurate and timely entries relating to payroll transactions.

Coordinate with tax professionals to prepare and file tax returns by providing data and responses in a timely manner.

Assess tax requirements for all entities to ensure best practices are implemented and entities are compliant with regulations and guidelines.

Internal Controls/Process Improvements/Projects (15%)

Document and where necessary develop and maintain departmental processes and procedures to ensure up-to-date detailed work instructions.

Identify operational risks and implement internal controls to minimize risk that aligns with organization’s strategy, mission, vision, and values.

Working with the Sr. Manager, Accounting, identify and prioritize projects, develop a workplan and monitor through completion.

Team Collaboration (15%)

Work closely with cross-functional teams to provide financial support and guidance.

Collaborate with other accounting and finance professionals to maintain consistency and best practices.

Support various special projects from creation to implementation including software implementation and product line analytical and accounting support where required.

Qualifications

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree (Accounting or Finance specialization preferred) and 4-6 years of progressive Accounting experience

Accounting or finance specialty preferred, and CPA designation preferred

Global accounting and tax experience preferred

Extensive knowledge of GAAP and ASPE

Experience with tax authorities

Analytical skills

Process Improvement

Business Acumen

Communication skills

Project Management

Change Management

Technical familiarity and experience with ERP systems and other accounting systems that integrate into ERP systems

Technical skills: proficiency in Excel, ability to use Excel tools/other systems to generate reports that meet reporting needs

Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available throughout the recruitment and selection lifecycle upon request to recruitment@alimentiv.com

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