Accountant - 1 year contract

TEN Canada (Transportation Equipment Network)•Mississauga, ON

37d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant role is responsible for providing accounting support to our manager, specifically provision of accurate and timely financial information and ensuring that all statutory and group reporting obligations across the business are adequately met. This includes provision of appropriate support to ensure accuracy and timeliness of month-end delivery requirements (including statutory and group reporting), registers, schedules, reconciliations, trial balance, and ensuring accounting services are completed to support financial reporting and successful audit completion.

Requirements

Minimum 3 - 5 years of professional experience in Finance roles
Working towards CPA
Significant demonstrated experience with statutory and group accounting
Sound analytical skills.
Excellent computer skills that include Microsoft Office package (Excel, Power Point, Word)
Proficient in organizational skills with high level of attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to excel under pressure and to meet budget and project deadlines.
Must be a self-started with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to prioritize & multitask.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
Resourceful and capable of accessing information from various sources and systems.

Responsibilities

Assist in the monthly financial close process
Enter financial transactions into accounting software, reconcile accounts, and maintain accurate records
Assist in the preparation and accuracy of Financial Statements including accurate and timely assembly of supporting documentation
Assist in the compliance of accounting policies and processes including preparation of journal requests, supporting month-end activities, and completing necessary checks and reconciliations including Bank Reconciliations to guarantee the accuracy of financial information
Assist in the preparation and compilation of reports on a weekly basis to ensure smooth functioning of the deliverable
Maintain and prepare the Vendor master records for payment processing
Manage the complete invoicing process for disposed company assets, rigorously performing all required verifications.
Ensure compliance with relevant standards, policies, legislation and regulations (Statutory and Group)
Support the accounting team in preparation of financial information for external stakeholders including HQ team, auditors, tax office
Prepare and file VAT returns, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.
Contribute to system enhancement and process improvement initiatives as needed