Assistant Controller
S&R Group of Companies•Sarnia, ON
•CA$85,000 - CA$95,000•Onsite
About The Position
The position reports to the Controller. The Assistant Controller will be responsible for the day-to-day transactional detail and management of supporting accounting staff.
Requirements
- Proven work experience in a senior accounting role with 2 or more direct reports
- 5+ years of overall accounting experience including 2+ years of supervisory responsibility
- Accounting degree
- Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
- Advanced knowledge of financial accounting software (Yardi preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience and ability to lead and mentor others
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player
- Ability to see the big picture while maintaining high accuracy
- Ability to meet and establish deadlines by focusing on the process necessary to produce deliverables
Nice To Haves
- CPA designation is not required but strongly preferred
- Knowledge of real estate accounting would be an asset
Responsibilities
- Supervise the activities of the junior accounting team members
- Ensure timeliness and accuracy of accounts payable and intercompany transactions
- Prepare bank and investment journal entries to allow for bank reconciliations to be completed
- Prepare various month-end accruals
- Prepare payroll journal entries
- Lead expense allocation review and prepare preliminary variance reports to Controller for review
- Prepare monthly and year-end working papers
- Assist with long-term care reporting to the Ministry of Health
- Prepare monthly Visa reconciliations
- Process reoccurring cheque requisitions
- Coordinate month-end duties and ensure month-end close timelines are met by all staff members
- Assist Controller with various projects
- Other role related add-hoc duties
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
