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A/P General Accountant - 18540 (Closed)

ARE YOU A GENERAL ACCOUNTANT SEEKING AN OPPORTUNITY TO WORK FOR A GLOBAL FIRM? Our client is looking for a General Accountant for a full-time role.

General Accountant

About the Opportunity

Manage day-to-day AP activities which include but are not limited to:

• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
• Process all invoices in Oracle R12 environment including 2-wayand 3-way invoice matching
• Prioritize invoices according to payment terms
• Process cheque requests
• Match invoices to cheques, obtain all signatures for cheques and distribute accordingly
• Process payments – cheques and wire transfers
• Audit and process credit card bills
• Supplier setup and updates as required for purchase order generation and invoice processing
• Respond to vendor inquiries
• Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices

Complete General Accounting responsibilities:

• Complete monthly bank reconciliations
• Complete intercompany confirmations and reconciliations
• Complete month-end accrued liabilities listings and related reconciliations
• GST remittances
• Prepaid accounts
• Maintain fixed asset registers and complete continuity schedules and related journal entries

Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Special projects as requested
• Assist in latest estimates, forecasts and budget
• Compensation analysis

About You  

• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks while meeting deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly effective organizational skills and attention for details
• Ability to adapt to changes in a high growth environment
• College or university education preferred
• Accounting designation or working towards
• Minimum of 3 plus years of progressive general accounting experience, including responsibility for an automated general ledger system through financial statement preparation
• Must possess strong system skills; Oracle experience is preferred
• Demonstration of high quality technical, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to take initiative, work independently and use sound judgment
• Demonstrate the ability to proactively identify and resolve issues
• Demonstrated ability to provide a high level of professionalism and integrity with all internal and external contacts
• Fast-paced office environment handling multiple demands
• Must be able to exercise appropriate judgment as necessary
• Requires a high level of initiative and independence
• Excellent written and verbal communication, attention to detail and organizational skills required
• Requires ability to use a computer for extended periods of time
• Able to attend meetings scheduled outside of normal working hours
• Demands during peak times may require work hours outside of normal working hours
• Occasional travel may be required

Salary Range
$55,000 - $70,000/year

How to Apply
Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please note that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #18540.

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

About Lannick

Lannick is the premier professional recruitment and staffing firm in the Greater Toronto Area. Founded in 1985, Lannick provides best-in-class finance, accounting and technology professionals at all roles and levels through its three divisions: Lannick Finance & Accounting, Pro Count Staffing and Lannick Technology. Lannick places more than 1,000 candidates annually and is a preferred vendor for Canada’s most successful organizations. Learn more at www.lannick.com.

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