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Manager, General Accounting - 6-7 Month Contract (Closed)

Job Highlights

                            
                            City
                            Toronto

                        
                        Type
                        Contract

                        
                        Hourly Rate
                        $52

About the Opportunity

Managing, coaching, and mentoring the A/R team, including annual goal setting and performance reviews, training and development and performance management as required
Manage the day-to-day volume of work for the A/R staff, while managing the A/R team performance so that close deadlines are met
Monthly review of the GL to A/R subledger reconciliation, journal entries, as well as other balance sheet reconciliations as assigned
Ensure that finance policies and procedures are understood by the team, and they are followed
Manage A/R Avaya queue to ensure that emails and calls are handled in a timely manner
Review and approve refund requests, invoice adjustments etc. on a timely basis
Oversee document management retention for A/R, ensuring that the team is following the policies
Ensuring A/R team are following the PCI compliance policy and reporting issues to Director, Finance
Continually assess and reevaluate accounts receivable policies, procedures and controls, and ensure team is trained to ensure compliance and minimize errors
Ensures rapid and consistent collection of receivables, and that amounts are written off/credits applied on a timely basis
As a subject matter expert, lead and or participate in projects such as process improvement initiatives, system initiatives, business unit support or other departmental initiatives to improve efficiency and accuracy (ex. AMD, ASD, Annual Tax Receipts, XRM etc.)
Process improvement within the department and providing ongoing recommendations to leadership

About You

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business with an emphasis in Accounting, or a related field
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation (or in progress)
3 to 5 years of accounting experience
Proven working experience as Accounting Manager or Accounting Supervisor
Ability to manage employees, while multi-tasking large projects
Strong knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent computer skills; experience in accounting software (Great Plains), MS Office Suite
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to prioritize work and multiple competing deadlines
Experience with software system implementation an asset
Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills

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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.