Senior Accountant

Job Summary

The senior accountant holds a position as assistant to the President and Chief Executive Officer.

Job Description

Internal Control

• Propose continuous improvement initiatives for processes in order to optimize the flow of production and review operations.
• Review accounting files and ensure the quality of the work process.
• Ensure compliance of client files (Corporate and individual).
• Discuss possible solutions to certain issues encountered with the CEO

Accounting

• Prepare adjusting entries and compilation engagements.
• Prepare T2 corporate income tax returns
• Prepare personal income tax returns during the T1 tax season
• Design, implement and administer accounting systems and prepare financial information for individuals and businesses
• Answer questions about accounting procedures by researching and interpreting accounting standards.
• Summarize the current financial situation by gathering information (Preparation of the balance sheet, income statement and other reports).
• Justify financial transactions by analyzing documents.
• Supervise and train, where applicable, accounting interns, other accountants or accounting technicians.
• Hands-on experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and general ledger (managing supplier invoices and payments, client invoicing and collections, cash management and bank reconciliation).

Qualifications

• Education level: Bachelor's degree in accounting sciences
• Skills: Office suite (including advanced Excel), Sage50, QuickBooks Online, Profile and Caseware. Knowledge of Acomba software would be considered an asset
• Years of experience: 10 years and more.
• Bilingual: This role involves interactions with clients across the country. Therefore, proficiency in French and English is required to perform this role, both in writing and orally.