General Accountant

Trudell Medical Group•London, ON

22d•CA$70,000 - CA$80,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Trudell Medical International (TMI), we pride ourselves on our passion for finding innovative and creative solutions which has enabled us to develop medical devices that continue to make a difference in the lives of people around the world. Situated within a modern facility located in beautiful London, Ontario, TMI offers a comfortable work environment with a respectful and family-oriented culture. As an employee of Trudell Medical International, not only will you contribute to the development of products at the cutting edge of medical device technology, but you will also have the opportunity to perform challenging work alongside a first-rate group of dedicated professionals. We’re actively searching for our next team member for the position of: General Accountant Purpose: Perform general accounting duties and complete the month-end cycle for multiple TMI Group companies, as well as the consolidated financial statements for TMI Group, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in process and reporting capabilities. Act as point of contact for budget holders in the business, providing information and insights into their spending.

Requirements

Degree in Finance or a related field of study
3-5 years of experience in general accounting or finance function
Computer literate with: Advanced experience in MS Excel (spreadsheets)
Experience completing various accounting tasks including financial statement preparation, government remittances, accounts payable processing, accounts receivable processing, and general ledger processing
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
Ability to meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

Professional Accounting Designation, eg. CPA, or working towards designation is an asset
Basic to intermediate experience in MS Dynamics/Great Plains (ERP) an asset

Responsibilities

Support the Manager, Finance and Costing Manager in coordinating month-end close for TMI and related companies
Prepare entity level financial statements for TMI and related companies, as well as departmental reporting to support business/management requirements
Prepare accurate and timely monthly lead sheets, ensuring complete year-end working papers to support audit(s)
Serve as a contact for year-end audit(s) and any governmental/statutory audits (e.g., HST, VAT, etc.)
Assist with daily cash management for all TMI related companies, including bank reconciliations
Ensure new product development project costs are recorded accurately for the purpose of internal reporting, as well as SR&ED tax filing
Manage sales tax accounting and reporting for TMI and related companies, ensuring timely filing of returns and payments as required in each of the relevant jurisdictions
Assist with the preparation of various statutory reporting for Statistics Canada, etc.
Analyze expense variances to budget and previous year, monthly financial results, and prepare monthly management reports to support the same
Provide support to functional departments on questions related to expenses
Build, maintain and distribute monthly reports for the business that accurately and effectively convey financial performance
Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation, including the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, etc.