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Senior Accountant - 20 Month Contract (Closed)

HAVE YOU BEEN LOOKING FOR A GREAT SENIOR ACCOUNTANT ROLE THAT WILL ALLOW YOU TO LEARN AND GAIN A BREADTH OF EXPERIENCE? Our client is looking for a team player to join their organization for a 14 month contract.

Senior Accountant - 14 Month Contract

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the individual will be part of the accounting team responsible for accounting functions with a focus on managing the monthly journals, account reconciliations, and also tracking and analyzing capital assets and expenses.                                   

About the Opportunity

• Lead the month-end process ensuring the the finance team follows through and executes individual responsibilities
• Month End/Year End: Book journals (Prepaid, accruals, depreciation, re-classes, corrections, etc.) including Re-Value Entries for foreign denominated accounts, within a three-day close deadline
• Generate Cost Centre Analysis report monthly to review, analyze and discuss with the Accounting Supervisor and Manager. Distribute cost centre analysis to the Cost Center Managers
• Complete monthly financial package reports
• Complete monthly EBT estimate due mid-month
• Complete assigned quarterly reports
• Monitor and clear aged credits from the accounts receivable sub-ledgers
• Prepare working papers, analysis and support for auditors
• Complete account reconciliations
• Clear accrued freight and purchases; requires investigation of any discrepancies
• Process customer volume rebates, third party commission and supplier rebates
• HST, QST, GST Remittances - prep work only
• Responsible to manage Capital Purchase requests and project tracking; prepare report and facilitate meeting outlining approved projects, status, spending and completion dates
• Filings regarding sales and inventory figures
• Assist with preparing the 2020 budget
• Support finance team with analyzing the General Ledger accounts and resolving issues
• Coordinate issuance of certificates of insurance
• Support for Accounting Supervisor, Manager, Controller and Finance staff when necessary
• Complete all other duties as assigned by Accounting Supervisor and Manager
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations, GMP’s and HACCP requirements

About You

• College/University diploma/degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Must have CMA/CGA/CA/CPA designation
• 3 years’ of general accounting experience
• Exposure to food manufacturing and distribution an asset
• Strong communication skills
• Interacts professionally at all levels both internally and externally
• Ability to give strong attention to detail and accuracy of work
• Time management and adaptable to change is important
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, specifically Excel

Pay Rate

$33/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 #23778.

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.