Accountant

Job title: Accountant

Company: Robert Half

Job description: We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Accountant in Barrie, Ontario, L4N 9A5, Canada. The focus of this role is to manage a range of accounting activities including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and General Ledger (GL) operations. The ideal candidate will also be responsible for identifying cost-effective process improvements and serving as a vital point of contact for external stakeholder reporting.Responsibilities:

• Collaborate on the maintenance and improvement of finance controls, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee full cycle accounting activities, including but not limited to AP, AR, inventory, GL, and fixed assets.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and manage month-end balance sheet schedules such as prepaids and accruals.
• Act as a bridge between Operations and Accounting, focusing on cost rates, manufacturing standards, and resolving manufacturing variances using standard costing.
• Work closely with production and sales to control inventory and troubleshoot variances.
• Develop labor and overhead rates and investigate material, labor, and overhead variances in the general ledger.
• Process customer credit applications accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate customer credit records.
• Monitor customer accounts and take appropriate action.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks to perform job functions effectively.
• Proficiency in Account Reconciliation is required
• Experience with Accounts Payable (AP) is necessary
• Knowledge of Accounts Receivable (AR) is essential
• Familiarity with Billing procedures is required
• Proficiency in Data Entry is mandatory
• Familiarity with Invoice Processing procedures is necessary
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required
• Experience with QuickBooks is essential
• Experience conducting Annual Physical Inventories is a must

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity – whenever you choose – even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.5461. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.Only job postings for jobs located in Quebec appear in French.© 2024 Robert Half. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use.Robert HalfRobert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting,…

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Location: Barrie, ON

Job date: Sat, 28 Sep 2024 22:07:48 GMT

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