General Accounting Specialist

Mitel•Ottawa, ON

1d•CA$76,500 - CA$95,500

About The Position

At Mitel, you will have the opportunity to help businesses connect, collaborate and provide better experiences for our customers. You will deliver valuable contributions in creating business success within our global organization utilizing your unique attributes, skills and experience. The general accounting specialist will be a motivated and organized individual with a strong ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. The general accounting specialist oversee day to day accounting, including but not limited to journal entry preparation and approval, month end closing and account reconciliations. The general accounting specialist will assist with global standardization as well as various ad hoc projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; degree in accounting or finance preferred
CPA (or equivalent) preferred
3+ years of progressive experience in accounting with global exposure to multiple countries
SAP experience
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (other languages are a plus)
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with global team
High attention to detail & time management
Strong Investigative skills & ability to troubleshoot
Legal authorization to work in Canada

Nice To Haves

Blackline experience – preparing and approving account reconciliations

Responsibilities

Owning all aspects of the global accounting cycle for a comprehensive set of balance sheet accounts including the monthly, quarterly and year-end financial close
Preparing and reviewing journal entries, verify accuracy and work with staff to correct issues
Owning the external royalty provisions, liaising with various departments to gather information relating to external royalties, ensuring accurate reporting
Preparing and reviewing general ledger account reconciliations, verify accuracy of data, and reports, identify, and correct issues raised at the global or regional level
Own the monthly foreign exchange program
Audit support pertaining to corporate and local audits
Identify process improvements and help with global standardization.
Examine and analyze accounting and financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards and procedures
Work on Ad hoc projects based on the requirements from Global Finance team