Accountant (Promotions and Accounts Receivable) - 7 month contract

PMA Canada•Oakville, ON

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will have the goal of ensuring all accounting associated with promotional expense chargeback revenue and the associated receivables for PMA is complete accurately and in a timely manner. The role regularly liaises with suppliers and PMA marketing to ensure accounts between PMA and the supplier are reconciled and up-to-date.

Requirements

Business Degree from a recognized University with a focus in accounting
Canadian Accounting designation (or working towards one)
3+ years of relevant work experience in accounting
Ability to work under pressure in a multi-tasking, high priority environment
Ability to effectively communicate
Attention to detail and ability to multi-task
Demonstrate sound judgment and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of the cross-functional working and interdependences across the business (sales, marketing & Logistics)
Understanding of controls and business process, Canadian GAAP, ASPE
Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Access, Power Point, Word)
Sound knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics (Navision) or other ERP systems
Ability to learn new software
Strong communication, interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills
Excellent follow-up skills

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Concur expense management software an asset

Responsibilities

Ensure promotional chargebacks complete accurately and invoiced as per supplier contracts with timely manner
Prepare and post A&P related journal entries and adjustment entries
Prepare statements for suppliers, investigate, follow-up and resolve any discrepancies identified.
Cash Application of all incoming and outgoing payments to ensure they are applied against the relevant customer/vendor accounts and monthly bank reconciliations
Assist in the financial oversight process and controls to ensure a clean audit
Being Administrator for US Bank Credit Cards and Esso Gas cards with issuing new cards and resolve issues may arise
Account Reconciliations for assigned G/L accounts.
Collections on outstanding receivables and follow up on issues identified.
Setting up of wire payments
Oversee the monthly sales tax reporting process including, GST/HST, PST and QST
Ad hoc reporting on transaction details relating to chargeback accounts.
Other duties as required.