Accountant Jobs in Hamilton, ON

We are seeking a Sr. Accountant to join our Hamilton client in the engineering / construction industry. Reporting to the Controller, as the Sr. Accountant, you will be responsible for managing and reconciling intercompany transactions, overseeing sales tax filings, and ensuring compliance in all relevant jurisdictions. This role also encompasses general accounting activities, such as preparing, maintaining, and reconciling ledger accounts. This role is 100% onsite between two Hamilton offices with flexibility and good work / life balance.

To be considered for the role of Sr. Accountant, you must be a CPA with 3+ years of relevant accounting experience. You must have a solid grasp and hands-on experience with full-cycle accounting and the month-end close. You must be hands-on and enjoy the ongoing responsibilities of reconciling general ledger accounts and posting journal entries. You should have experience within organizations with multiple entities in Canada and the US, as there are over a dozen entities in Canada and the US to reconcile on a monthly basis. You must have engineering or construction industry experience. Strong systems experience is required as the company operates on more than one accounting system, and strong Excel skills are required to prepare financial reporting for management. the Sr. Accountant plays a pivotal role within the Finance team and is the right hand to the Controller. This opportunity provides excellent career growth for the right person to take over the Controller position within the next 5 years.

Responsibilities :

• Oversee a range of accounting activities, including but not limited to preparing, maintaining, and reconciling general ledger accounts.
• Play a key role in the month-end close.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports and journal entries as part of your responsibilities.
• Manage intercompany transactions and ensuring their reconciliation on a monthly basis.
• Oversee the functions of full-cycle Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll in collaboration with the team.
• Ensure compliance in all relevant jurisdictions by overseeing sales tax filings.
• Stay current with advancements in software and accounting best practices to enhance efficiency.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel, Deltek, Sage and other relevant software for accounting tasks.
• Assist Controller in all areas of Accounting and Finance duties as required.
• Ensure the execution of month-end close procedures.
• Possess a minimum of 3 years of experience in a Sr. Accountant role or similar.
• Proficient in general account account reconciliations and bank reconciliations.
• Expertise in managing general ledger journal entries and month-end close processes.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential for data management and analysis.
• Familiarity with various accounting software is required.
• Experience in intercompany accounting is a must, with a preference for experience in companies with operations in Canada and the US.
• Ability to handle monthly sales tax calculations and prepare sales tax returns.
• Comprehensive understanding of full cycle accounting is necessary.
• Must have a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation is required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all work.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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