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Accountant - 6 Month Contract (Closed)

Job Highlights
Edmonton
Temporary
$30

About the Opportunity

  • Maintain detailed, accurate records for all trading activity at all brokerages across all entities in the portfolio
  • Calculation of all investment and trading profits and losses
  • Record and update company records with all investments made
  • Daily tracking of all conversions processed, to ensure investment balances are up-to-date
  • Reconciliation of all stock inventory positions on a monthly basis
  • Accurately record journal entries for all transactions for all legal entities in Quickbooks
  • Calculation of any foreign exchange gains and losses
  • Record and reconcile all intercompany loan balances
  • Preparation of the Weekly Management Report package
  • Preparation of regular mark-to-market gain/loss reports for all legal entities
  • Assist in the preparation of all supporting schedules for the preparation of all domestic and international tax returns
  • Record journal entries and prepare all necessary documentation for loan loss provisions
  • Assist with the preparation of 1099s, 1042s, and any other tax forms the companies may be required to issue
  • Preparation of daily cash position report
  • Monthly bank account reconciliations for all company cash and brokerage accounts
  • Process and monitor all transactions at the banks and brokerages for proper cash settlements, and investment funding
  • Perform cash flow analysis as required
  • Administer bank wire instructions
  • Maintain banking instructions, and ensure all bank details and records are kept up-to-date
  • Assist with the preparation of compliance documents for new account openings

 

About You

  • Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Economics or Accounting
  • Professional Accounting Designation, or enrolled in the CPA PEP program or equivalent
  • At least 2 years of experience with investment accounting is a strong asset, recording journal entries
  • Advanced Excel skills (comfortable with pivot tables)
  • Attention to detail and self-starter are essential traits
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision

 

Pay Rate

$30 - $32/hour

 

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please note that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #28770.

 

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.