Accountant

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Job title: Accountant

Company: Robert Half

Job description: 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.

Requirements:

  • 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

Expected salary: $65000 – 75000 per year

Location: Barrie, ON

Job date: Fri, 27 Sep 2024 05:44:25 GMT

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