Accountant

S&C Electric Company•Toronto, ON

19d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an S&C Electric Canada team member, you’ll work on tasks and projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has a history of more than 70 years of innovation in Canada. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the power industry. As a team member, you will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively. Join Our Team as a Accountant! Work arrangement: Hybrid (2 days WFH) Compensation At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members and are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $79970 - $105966.08 Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This position may also be eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP). AIP amounts are variable and are dependent on both company and individual performance, subject to eligibility criteria. The target bonus percentage for this role is 5% of annual base earnings. Reporting to Manager - Finance & Accounting, The accountant is responsible for supporting Finance and Accounting operations by ensuring accurate financial records, timely financial reporting and analysis, managing capital expenditures (Capex) and ensuring compliance with accounting principles, regulatory and internal control requirements. The role will also support external audits, government reporting requirements, continuous process improvement and partner with business stakeholders to deliver reliable financial insights.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive accounting experience in medium size manufacturing or distribution environment, portion of which should include hands-on bookkeeping, AR/AP, Capex and General accounting
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and best practices (Canadian GAAP & ASPE)
Proficiency in ERP systems (preferably Oracle)
Advance Excel skills including VLOOKUP’s and Pivot Tables
Strong numerical and analytical skills
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Capable of embracing diversity and equity to ensure they contribute to a respectful and inclusive workplace

Nice To Haves

Audit experience is a plus.
Proficiency in data analysis tools Power BI, or Tableau is a plus

Responsibilities

Preparing accounting journal entries for monthly accruals
GL account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of accounts (cash & investments, prepaid, other receivables and payables, accrual, intercompany reconciliation and settlement)
Fixed Asset administration, monthly capital expenditure reporting (continuity sch, NBV, depreciation journal entry preparation)
Lead month-end and year-end closing tasks
Preparation of financial statements (BS, P&L and statement of cash flow) and financial package for management reporting
Conduct variance analysis, investigate and comment on significant deviations or unusual variances and follow up with different departments as needed
Support documentation requirements in Invest Ontario loan application
A/R Billing and Cash application
Manage and administer the Concur T&E program and Vehicle fleet program
Manage insurance administration and claim
Assist in quarterly forecast preparation
Assist in annual budgeting process
Cash flow projections
File monthly commodity taxes
Prepare supporting documents for corporate tax filing
NR4 filing
Support Internal Control Process Implementation
Assist in External and Government audits
Support process improvement and automation initiatives
Help develop, implement, and maintain a robust internal control framework to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
Support documentation requirements in Invest Ontario loan application
Support the Finance & Accounting team on any ad-hoc assignments.
Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis for management as required.
Other responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus
Generous employer-matched retirement savings plan
Three weeks of paid vacation, plus paid holiday shutdown
100% employer-paid health and wellness benefits, including: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
Health Care Spending Account (HCSA) & Personal Spending Account (PSA)
Life, AD&D, and disability insurance, with optional enhancement
Summer hours program
Education reimbursement
Seniority recognition
Access to Spark LMS for continuous learning and development
A safe and fun working environment where we celebrate our milestones.