Accountant

Job title: Accountant

Company: Express Employment Professionals

Job description: ShareTop JobLocated in Ottawa, ONOur exclusive client, BDA Lighting Group, is rapidly growing and seeking an Accountant to join their team on a full-time permanent basis. The ideal candidate currently holds their CPA designation and has worked in public accounting. Reporting directly to the principals of the organization, the Accountant will oversee all accounting functions of the operations, ensure legal and regulatory compliance, implement and refine best practices, as well as play a vital role in the planning and execution of future growth and investment strategies.***This is a fully in-office position (not hybrid / remote).***Why work for this organization?

• Health and dental benefits – monthly premiums 100% paid
• RRSP Match
• Playing an integral role in the future growth and direction of the company
• Industry position (not public accounting)
• Brand new modern renovated office and fun work environment
• Paid lunches and reduced hours every Friday
• Team building activities
• Flexible hours
• Free Parking

Required skills and qualifications:

• Must be fluently bilingual (English / French)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce / Accounting, MBA considered an asset
• CPA Designation
• Previous experience in public accounting is ideal
• Previous experience using QuickBooks Online
• Flexible and adaptable to a growing organization
• Ability to learn new software quickly and efficiently
• Team player who is willing to oversee and delegate as well as “roll up sleeves” and do the work itself whenever needed
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills

Duties may include but are limited to:

• Complete oversight and execution of accounting functions for 5 separate entities
• Develop, implement, and maintain proper financial policies, procedures and controls to ensure accounting activities are in accordance with established legal regulatory requirements
• Directly manage 3 employees within the accounting and administration functions of the company along with performance management
• Oversee payroll of 30 employees, including salaried staff and commissioned sales representatives
• Complete monthly payroll and tax reporting and remittances
• Work closely with management team and project managers to ensure positive ROI on projects
• Produce monthly financial statements and provide to upper management team
• Prepare year-end financial statements and provide to the company’s external accounting firm along with supporting documentation
• Work with management team in creating annual budgets and conduct variance analysis
• Identify opportunities for cost cutting and creating efficiencies within the operations
• Perform financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement
• Other duties as assigned

Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 4:30pm – Fridays 9:00am to 3:30pm. Some flexibility in hours is also available.Our client offers a competitive salary and compensation package that will be commensurate with experience.If you are interested and believe you meet the specified qualifications, please reply to this ad with your Resume. Must be able to provide 2 work related references.We thank all applicants for their interest in Express Employment Professionals; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.Express Employment Professionals is an equal opportunity employer.Express Office: Ottawa2733 Lancaster RoadSuite 110Ottawa, ON K1B 0A9

Expected salary:

Location: Ottawa, ON

Job date: Fri, 05 Jul 2024 22:09:38 GMT

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