General Accountant

Job title: General Accountant

Company: Kruger

Job description: OVERVIEWThe General Accountant participates in all accounting-related tasks for the entities under his/her responsibility, including financial reporting, cash management, the budget process, and external audits. He/she ensures that accounting is complete and accurate, and that timely financial data is presented internally and externally on a monthly basis. In addition, the General Accountant ensures that internal controls function properly and are tested periodically.RESPONSIBILITIES· General accounting, including general ledger, journal entries, account analysis, intercompany balances, fixed assets, month-ends, JD Edwards systems and Cognos Controller financial consolidation software for Kruger Energy entities.· Preparation of sales invoices.· Provide support for tasks related to utility tax and sales tax and coordinate directly with the respective government entities (federal and provincial).· Participate in the preparation of internal financial statements, financial reporting, and monthly observations.· Support the Accounting Manager in the preparation of external financial reports (monthly/quarterly) for financial institutions.· Assist in the preparation of cash flow forecasts for the entities under his/her responsibility.· Actively participate in the preparation of the annual external audit.· Collaborate with the Accounting Manager in the analysis of variances in corporate service expenditures and follow up with Cost Centre Managers.· Contribute to the development of relevant accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc reporting procedures.· Ensure that the various sites have implemented appropriate internal controls and procedures and ensure that these controls are functioning properly.· Perform any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.EDUCATION· Bachelor’s degree in business administration/commerce or accounting, or an equivalent level of relevant work experience.EXPERIENCE· At least 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in accounting and business, including financial reporting, auditing, and taxation. Industry experience is an asset.SKILLS AND ABILITIES· Thorough understanding of code requirements in Québec or other jurisdictions (Ontario, New York).· Excellent knowledge of Excel.· Experience with large financial systems (preferably JD Edwards).· Knowledge of IFRS standards is an asset.LANGUAGES· Bilingual, French and English.

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Location: Montreal, QC

Job date: Sat, 03 Aug 2024 05:23:56 GMT

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