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ARE YOU A SEASONED GENERAL ACCOUNTANT  LOOKING TO UTILIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE? Our client is seeking a General Accountant on a 1 Month Contract.

General Accountant - 1 Month Contract

About the Opportunity

Our client is looking for a general accountant for a 1 month contract with potential to convert to permanent.

• Assist in the month end close, including journal entries and related party reconciliations
• Assist in the preparation of month end entity financial statements
• Assist in the preparation of the monthly financial reporting processes in order to shorten reporting timelines
• Assist in the preparation of ongoing monthly internal reporting, including reporting decks and schedules
• Assist in the monthly consolidation approach and be involved with ongoing change improvements to the process
• Assist with the organization of the finance group, including monthly binders, review, and sign-offs needed to occur
• Work through ad-hoc finance group priorities, including better organizing recording and organization of transactions, and developing reporting
• Review results with reporting subsidiaries, including investigating variances and taking appropriate follow-up actions
• Review monthly accounting reporting from subsidiaries and identification and resolution of accounting matters as they arise
• Assist in the preparation of analysis and technical accounting matters as they arise, experience with business combinations is considered an asset
• Investigate accounting related issues as they arise
• Operate and maintain group control framework assessing control recommendations, developing controls and assisting with the communication and training of controls
• Assist in the management of commodity tax returns and US state sales and use CAT returns
• Annually liaise with and prepare information for the external auditors
• Work with auditors through completion of the audit

About You

• CPA designation
• Strong interpersonal skills
• A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience (Preferably within an Auditing Firm)
• A self-starter whose attitude is tempered with respect and an easy-going demeanor
• Ability to work in a growing environment and deliver under monthly timelines
• An analytical mind
• Negotiation skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships
• Good communication skills - both written and verbal
• An eye for detail and desire to probe further into data
• Ability to manage strict and short time frames

Pay Rate

$35/hour

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 #24192.

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 four divisions: Lannick Finance & Accounting, Pro Count Staffing, Lannick Technology, and Lannick Project Recruitment. Lannick places more than 1,300 candidates annually and is a preferred vendor for Canada’s most successful organizations. Learn more about Lannick, a Vaco company, at www.lannick.com.