General Accountant

Markham, ON

Job Title: General Accountant

Department: Accounting

Wage Category: Annual Salary with Benefits

Report to: Controller

Location: Scarborough, ON

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for full cycle accounting duties that include customer billing and vendor invoicing, month end accrual & adjusting entries, GL account reconciliation, fixed assets continuity schedule, bank reconciliation and month end foreign currency revaluation.
• Reconcile month end inventory sub-ledger with GL; analyze inventory valuation, PPV and investigate any unusual transactions; monitor inventory aging and follow up obsolete inventory with sales team.
• Review inter-company transactions with related companies, solve the variance and discrepancy if there’s any.
• Assist with preparation of monthly management reporting packages; perform preliminary review on financial statements and investigate any exceptional situations and resolve the issues; analyze and compare financial results to history data and budget targets.
• Participate in year-end closing, prepare year end external audit schedules, and respond to various queries and requests from external auditors.
• Ensure HST/GST filling and remittance on a monthly basis.
• Support annual corporate tax filing working schedules, provide related information to external tax consulting firm; ensure the daily transaction and period-end reporting are complied with tax requirements.
• Prepare annual budgeting and projection based on actual data and business assumptions.
• Conduct various analyses as assigned
• Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
• Accounting designation is preferred
• 5+ years of experiences in general accounting
• SAP experience is preferred
• Manufacturing and costing experience are preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Application (Excel/Word/PowerPoint) skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge in Mandarin is an asset
• Efficient time management skills and ability to prioritize
• Detail and result-oriented
• A self-starter with the desire for continuous learning and self-motivated

We care for our employees:

• Convenient public transit (bus stop right outside the facility)
• On-site free parking
• On-site gym
• Employee health benefits
• Corporate discount program
• Employer match for Group RRSP/DDSP program

Please note: We thank you for your interest, please send your resume in confidence today. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted.