Accountant (Ottawa)

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Ottawa, ON

64d•Hybrid

About The Position

DRS Pivotal Power, Inc. is located in Bedford, Nova Scotia. DRS Pivotal Power is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical applications supporting all branches of the military in Canada, the US and many countries abroad. All products are designed and manufactured in house by our growing team of over 100 employees. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics group and has currently over 30,000 fielded units boasting a field reliability of over 99%.Job SummaryReporting to the Senior Finance Manager, the Accountant will be responsible for day-to-day accounting practices, reconciliations, month end reporting and other accounting coverage. This role is based out of our Bedford, NS office or the Ottawa, ON office and participates in Hybrid work. The role is in office three (3) days per week. As Accountant, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Perform moderately complex tasks for the company’s accounting function Maintain general ledger accounts, reconciliations, and journal entries Prepare journal entries, accruals and account reconciliations Assist with month end and year end closing processes Assist with accounts payable / receivable as required Support preparation of financial statements and management reports Assist with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements Assist with audits, tax filings and regulatory reporting Identify and recommend process improvements and efficiencies Mentor junior accounting staff and provide guidance on best practices Collaborate with the finance team and other departments to ensure accurate financial reporting Maintain organized and accurate financial records What you need to be successful in this role: Degree/diploma in Accounting with 2-3 years directly related experience 3+ years of progressive accounting experience Strong foundation in financial accounting and tax basics Strong Excel skills Experience with accounting/ERP systems High attention to detail and accuracy Ability to manage deadlines during close periods Strong written and verbal communication Collaborative approach with internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

Degree/diploma in Accounting with 2-3 years directly related experience
3+ years of progressive accounting experience
Strong foundation in financial accounting and tax basics
Strong Excel skills
Experience with accounting/ERP systems
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage deadlines during close periods
Strong written and verbal communication
Collaborative approach with internal and external stakeholders

Responsibilities

Perform moderately complex tasks for the company’s accounting function
Maintain general ledger accounts, reconciliations, and journal entries
Prepare journal entries, accruals and account reconciliations
Assist with month end and year end closing processes
Assist with accounts payable / receivable as required
Support preparation of financial statements and management reports
Assist with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
Assist with audits, tax filings and regulatory reporting
Identify and recommend process improvements and efficiencies
Mentor junior accounting staff and provide guidance on best practices
Collaborate with the finance team and other departments to ensure accurate financial reporting
Maintain organized and accurate financial records

Benefits

A motivating team-based environment where your achievements matter
An opportunity to work on industry leading edge technology
Flexible work hours and a compressed work week to promote a healthy work/life balance
Industry leading wellness program including:
Health, dental, and vision coverage available on first day of hire at no cost to the employee with access to virtual healthcare
Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program
Competitive compensation including:
Reimbursement for professional development initiatives and memberships plus access to free online learning resources
Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching company contributions with access to complimentary financial planning
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Maternity and Parental leave top-up
Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and additional company paid days off