General Accountant

Job title: General Accountant

Company: Resonetics

Job description: Overview:Reporting to the Senior Director Finance, this member of the Finance & Accounting team is responsible for critical accounting/finance functions / operations in Montreal and for providing similar support to other Canadian entities. Responsibilities:

• Prepares, verifies, and processes all employee payroll related payments using ADP WFN system.
• Prepares, balances pay period-end and year end reports, reconciles with bank, and journal entry.
• Prepares other payroll related filings and supporting documentation.
• Monitors receivables, collections and maintains accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, credits and collections are applied, uncollectible amounts are accounted for, and miscellaneous differences are cleared.
• Prepares daily treasury reports including bank reconciliations.
• Performs daily cash management duties, including the recording of bank deposits, and posting of cash to the accounts receivable sub-ledger.
• Prepares analytical and ratio analyses relevant to A/R so management can gain a better understanding of how collection efforts are progressing.
• Prepares accounts payable reports, including aging reports, and vendor performance metrics.
• Assists in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements within Company’s legal, financial, and accounting guidelines.
• Ensures data entered and accounts map are within the financial Information system to ensure timely/accurate/streamlined reporting.
• Processes financial entries to ensure a proper recording of all business transactions.
• Provides financial statement analysis / reconciliations of accounts, performs variance analysis, posts journal entries as required and presents their results.
• Prepares payroll, project and other ad hoc reports and support.
• Balances SAGE accounting system with MRP (Fishbowl) system, ADP WFN (payroll) system, and other related systems.
• Participates in inventory management activities, including inventory control and counts.
• Assists in the preparation of year-end and tax returns / reports and audits, compiles requested information, prepares analysis in conjunction with affiliates.
• Assists in the preparation of the Company’s budget and forecasts.
• Ensures external and internal compliance is met during the financial reporting process, policies are followed & regulatory compliance is met.
• Identifies areas for process improvements and recommends appropriate corrective actions, to resolve non-compliance issues and improves efficiency/controls over accounting functions.

Qualifications:

• At least 3-4 years of related experience.
• University degree in Business with a concentration in accounting.
• Good knowledge of Canadian GAAP for private companies.
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of professional accounting terminology, techniques, theories, and principles.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (excellent Excel skills), Sharepoint.
• Good knowledge of ADP WFN payroll system to become point of contact.
• Solid knowledge of relevant payroll legislation,

and regulations. * Excellent knowledge of SAGE, ERP systems, and accounting databases and software.

• Able to communicate fluently both orally and written in a clear, concise, and professional manner in French and English.
• Team player with the ability to multi-task between multiple priorities.
• Analytical, problem solver, accurate and self-motivated and accurate with an attention to detail.
• Superior data analysis and data management skill.
• Ability to meet deadlines within specified time constraints.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with internal & external stakeholders.
• Independent with a minimum of supervision
• Ability to work in a fast-paced professional and international environment.

Expected salary:

Location: Montreal, QC

Job date: Fri, 19 Jul 2024 23:48:50 GMT

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