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Staff Accountant (Closed)

About the Opportunity

The Staff Accountant is responsible for managing the bookkeeping and administrative duties including the preparation of financial analysis reports and assist in the handling of accounting functions

• Responsible for the timely and accurate processing of accounts payable transactions, payments, and remittances
• Review and verify supplier invoices meet invoice submission requirements
• Process invoices that meet standard invoice (purchase order) requirements and map vendor invoice details into the accounting system
• Apply defined processes to identify invoice discrepancies and follow appropriate actions to resolve discrepancies in a timely manner e.g., pricing, quantity and payment terms
• Raise supplier issues and inquiries as needed for effective resolution
• Respond to supplier and management inquiries in a timely fashion
• Manage the invoice payment schedule and operate within the supplier agreed framework for payment terms, improving discounts and minimizing interest charges
• Perform and monitor accounts payable payment processing to ensure all vendors are paid by their respective due dates
• Responsible for accurate and timely reporting of inventory balances and inventory costing
• Work cross-functionally to review and understand inventory transactions, including transactions with 3PL partners
• Prepare and record journal entries related to inventory in the system i.e. receiving, transfers, returns, disposals, obsolescence adjustments
• Prepare inventory analysis reports and verify accurate inventory cost accounting - track, analyze and cost inventory
• Coordinating and communicating with the warehouse and operations team to ensure inventory discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner
• Partner with the warehouse and operations team to ensure transactions are coded appropriately and investigate the perpetual inventory; make corrections and adjustments in the system as needed
• Partner with the warehouse and operations team to establish appropriate inventory count controls. Assist with inventory counts as needed
• Provide accounting support to the warehouse and operations team as needed
• Work closely with accounting team members to coordinate and assists with the month end process, including pre-close analysis, month end close and post close processes
• Prepare month-end balance sheet account reconciliations and analysis including accounts payable, inventory and other sub-ledger accounts to identify discrepancies requiring investigation as required
• Assist with internal controls and process improvement projects related to accounts payable and inventory and other sub-ledger accounts as required
• Support external auditors during the annual audit/review as required
• Manage and assist with other day-to-day accounting transactions as required

About You

• Post-Secondary degree in Accounting or Business with specialization in Accounting
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel with advanced knowledge and experience in working with Excel such as Pivot tables, V-look-up and Sum if formulas
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required
• Ability to quickly learn new tools and technologies
• Experience working with desktop accounting software is preferred
• Experience with multi-currencies is an asset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adapt and learn quickly; ability to take initiative and work well as a member of a team
• Excellent organizational skills and strong computer skills
• Attention to detail is essential with focus on high quality of deliverables as well as a track record of reliability, confidentiality and conscientious work habits
• Exceptional skills in effectively managing multiple tasks often under pressure and within rigid time constraints

Salary

$50,000 - $65,000/year

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 #30769

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.