Responsibilities

- Assist with month-end close including journal entries, comprehensive analysis of variances and account reconciliations
- Assist with the preparation of Financial Reporting (IFRS & USGAAP)
- Preparation of various daily and monthly reports for senior management
- Ensure all monthly accruals are calculated accurately in Accrual systems and fed to accounting General Ledger
- Analyze variances in the operational accounting results, providing supporting explanations and analytical commentary
- Prepare and review quarterly balance sheet and income statement analytics
- Prepare or review journal entries and reconciliations
- Assist with the maintenance of Chart of Accounts by reviewing and processing change requests
- Support internal, external and tax audits by responding to information requests
- Continuously improve the monthly reporting process through the development of new reports to further support the analysis of expense trends
- Complete special projects, ad-hoc requests, and various other duties as needed

Qualifications

- 3 to 5 years of progressive audit/finance experience (external audit experience is an asset)
- Advanced Excel skills required, including maintaining Macros and use of complex formulas for large volumes of data
- Demonstrated strength in the use of large ERP, MS Excel, MS Access
- Good understanding of different bases of accounting (US GAAP/IFRS)
- Strong interpersonal skills and ease with communicating with various levels in the organization




- A team player with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and strict deadlines
- Highly advanced analytical skills and detail oriented
- Strong team skills, but ability to work independently

Location requirement: Must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada.

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📌 Senior Accountant (12-Month Contract) (Toronto)
🏢 Vaco by Highspring
📍 Toronto