23 Sep
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Canadian Hospital Specialties
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Oakville
23 Sep
Canadian Hospital Specialties
Oakville
We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team on a 12–14 month contract position to provide maternity leave coverage.
NATURE & SCOPE OF POSITION
Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Senior Accountant, FP&A; will be responsible for supporting key accounting, financial reporting, rebate management, fixed asset accounting, month-end closing, budgeting, financial planning and analysis (FP&A;), and management reporting activities. The role will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate financial information, effective controls, and timely reporting.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Rebate Management – Customers and Vendors
- Manage the end-to-end accounting and administration of customer and vendor rebate programs.
- Review rebate agreements, contracts, and supporting documentation to understand applicable rates, thresholds, volume requirements, and payment terms.
- Calculate and record customer and vendor rebates accurately and in accordance with contractual terms and accounting policies.
- Maintain detailed rebate schedules and supporting reconciliations.
- Monitor sales and purchase volumes against rebate thresholds and identify potential rebate accruals or claims.
- Prepare monthly rebate accruals, adjustments, and true-ups as part of the month-end closing process.
- Reconcile rebate receivables/payables and investigate variances or discrepancies.
- Coordinate with Sales, Procurement, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and vendors/customers to resolve rebate-related issues.
- Track rebate claims, credits, settlements, and outstanding balances to ensure timely recovery or payment.
- Ensure appropriate documentation and audit trails are maintained for all rebate transactions.
- Identify opportunities to improve rebate processes, controls, and reporting.
Fixed Asset Management
- Maintain accurate records of the company's fixed assets, including additions, disposals, transfers, and adjustments.
- Review capital expenditure requests and support documentation to determine appropriate capitalization.
- Record fixed asset additions and ensure assets are classified correctly according to accounting policies.
- Calculate and record monthly depreciation and amortization.
- Process asset transfers, disposals, write-offs,
and impairment-related adjustments as required.
- Reconcile the fixed asset subledger to the general ledger on a regular basis.
- Maintain appropriate supporting documentation for fixed asset transactions.
- Support with annual audits and provide schedules and documentation relating to fixed assets.
Month-End Closing Support
- Support the monthly financial close process and ensure assigned activities are completed accurately and within established deadlines.
- Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, depreciation, rebates, reclassifications, and other month-end adjustments.
- Perform account reconciliations and investigate unusual or significant variances.
- Review general ledger accounts for completeness, accuracy, and appropriate classification.
- Assist in preparing reporting packages.
- Coordinate with various departments to obtain required information and ensure timely submission of close-related data.
- Identify process issues or accounting discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
- Support internal and external audit requirements related to month-end and financial reporting.
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A;) and Budgeting
- Support the preparation of annual budgets, financial forecasts, and business plans.
- Collect and consolidate financial and operational information from various departments and business units.
- Support the FP&A; team in building and maintaining planning templates and models.
- Assist in preparing revenue, cost, expense, and profitability forecasts.
- Analyze actual performance against budget and forecast and investigate significant variances.
- Assist with periodic forecast updates and scenario analysis.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide insights into trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Support in identifying cost-saving opportunities and improving financial performance.
- Ensure budgeting and forecasting assumptions are properly documented and supported.
- Assist with ad hoc financial analysis requests.
General Finance Team Support
- Provide accounting and financial analysis support to the Finance team as required.
- Assist with ad hoc financial analysis, reporting, and special projects.
- Support process improvement initiatives and implementation of financial controls.
- Assist with internal and external audit requests and provide required schedules and documentation.
- Help maintain accurate and complete financial records in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve financial and accounting issues.
- Support the Finance team during annual budgeting, forecasting, year-end closing, and audit activities.
- Perform other finance-related duties and special projects as assigned by management.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
- University degree in Accounting/Commerce/Business Management/Administration
- CPA Designation or CPA Designation in progress
- Possesses a minimum of 3 years progressive finance experience
- Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing
- Applies strong technical & organizational skills
- Curious and looks for ways to improve efficiency
- Cultivates a positive mindset and focus on solutions
- Always keeps quality of work and ethics top of mind
- Shares ideas and solutions within and across teams
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Must be proficient in written & spoken English
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Solid keyboarding and MS Office skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint required
- Experience with Microsoft Business Central, D365 or Dynamics AX is an asset
WORK EVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY
- The majority of the time will be spent in an office workplace
- Employee will comply with all Health and Safety requirements
- A hair net shall be worn at all times in the extrusion area, environmentally controlled rooms and in the warehouse area
- Safety devices, such as glasses and earplugs must be worn as required
Salary Range - $80K - $85K annually Location: In-person at our Oakville office
* This position requires the successful completion of a background check, in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.
📌 Senior Accountant (12–14 Month Maternity Leave Contract) (Oakville)
🏢 Canadian Hospital Specialties
📍 Oakville