Accountant (Temporary)

CARFAX Canada • London, ON

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Accountant role is designed to support the team in managing the full-cycle accounting needs of CARFAX Canada. This role is critical in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial records, facilitating month-end and year-end closing procedures, and supporting the company’s financial reporting and compliance efforts. CARFAX’s mission is to help millions of people shop, buy, service and sell used cars with more confidence. As a leader in vehicle history and valuation, CARFAX provides impartial and comprehensive information for consumers and the automotive industry. CARFAX‘s Canadian headquarters in London, Ontario supports Canadian and U.S. markets, drawing on billions of data records from thousands of sources, enabling used vehicle buyers and sellers to make informed decisions. CARFAX is consistently recognized as a top employer and business. CARFAX is a part of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). Our values serve as the foundation of our culture by helping inform the actions and behaviours that make us successful. We strive to integrate these values into how we collaborate, navigate challenges, and make decisions daily: Objective – Guided by facts, driven by results; Transparent – Clarity through open and honest communication; Customer advocate – Putting the customer at the center of everything we do; Solutions oriented – Turning challenges into opportunities; Integrity – Where honesty meets action.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in an accounting or finance role.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to build effective relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
• Currently pursuing CPA.
• Familiarity with Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing full-cycle accounting, including financial transactions and statement preparation.
• Support month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Ensure financials are accurately stated while ensuring compliance under US GAAP and corporate policies and procedures.
• Prepare and post journal entries and reconcile accounts to ensure accurate financial records.
• Maintain internal working papers and documentation for audit readiness.
• Monitor accounting policies; prepare technical memos for complex issues.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance accounting efficiency.
• Provide support for budget preparation, variance analysis, and tax filings.
• Develop and maintain various financial reports, dashboards, and KPIs.
• Responsible for all Statistics Canada reporting.
• Additional projects and duties as needed to support the Accounting department.

Benefits

• Weekly, free catered lunches at the office
• Flexible work that allows us to prioritize work-life balance
• 4-day summer work weeks
• A state-of-the-art collaborative environment at our head office at 100 Kellogg Lane, London Ontario
• Exceptional benefits that take effect day one of employment
• Flexible employee wellness funding
• Company matched pension program
• Parental leave top-up benefits
• Paid volunteer days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees