Accounting analyst Jobs in Bradford West Gwillimbury, ON

Accounting Manager

Reports to : Financial Controller

Role Responsibilities and Scope

The Accounting Manager role is a new position created through growth and expansion.

Description of role and responsibilities (List all that apply) :

Support Financial Controller in ensuring financial integrity and accuracy through daily management (of General Accounting, Payroll and Cash Management), problem-solving processes, and strong internal controls. Roles and responsibilities are as follows :

General Accounting :

• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure
• Responsible for the for the accuracy and integrity of the GL module
• Support operational and accounting function of the general ledger and the monthly close process
• Ensure accounting records are prepared and maintained in accordance with GAAP, industry related accounting principles and practices, company’s accounting policies, chart of accounts, and sub-ledgers
• Support accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
• Support preparation of periodic financial statements and analysis
• Ensure the accuracy, quality and efficiency of accounting reconciliations
• Advise staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions
• Collaborate with management to develop schedules, procedures, and systems to enable timely accumulation, adjustment, and reporting of financial data
• Support internal project to have process narrative documented and key preventive and detective controls in place for major financial statement cycles
• Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department
• Support process improvement initiatives for development, enhancement, upgrade and maintenance of accounting systems
• Respond to inquiries from the Director of Finance, Financial Controller, and other Finance and company-wide managers regarding financial results, special reporting requests and the like
• Ensure a clean and timely year-end audit, including support of the external financial audit process
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation
• Resolve escalated issues from department with internal and external customers
• Provide training to new and existing staff as needed
• Handle personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues, etc.
• Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advice on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff

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