Accounting Analyst

Salary :

Activity area : Finance and Insurance

Post category : Accounting, Finance and Insurance

Province : Ontario

Region : GTA-West, Mississauga

Recruiter : Brian Gordon

Contact us : bgordon@st-amour.com

Job description :

Our client an established transportation carrier in Canada is seeking a Accounting Analyst that will work 3 days a week in the Mississauga office, reporting directly to the Controller. This role will support the timely and accurate reporting of the Company’s financial results to internal management and corporate head office on a weekly and monthly basis.

Main Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Support the month-end closing process, including preparing and posting journal vouchers to the general ledger and preparing financial statements.
• Prepare and manage weekly P&L forecasts.
• Report monthly financial results to head office and provide supporting documentation.
• Ensure timely completion of balance sheet and bank account reconciliations; investigate and resolve reconciling differences.
• Prepare and file monthly government sales tax remittances.
• Analyze financial data, including variance analysis of actual results compared to budget and prior year results.
• Assist with the annual financial budget development process.
• Process owner operator payroll on a bi-weekly basis.
• Develop and implement accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures and recommending improvements.
• Complete additional ad-hoc duties as required.

Skills and qualifications :

• Post-secondary degree/diploma from university/college in Accounting/Finance or equivalent
• Preferably enrolled in the CPA Professional Education Program
• 2-5 years of experience in general accounting
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with a proven ability to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Advanced Excel skills