Senior Accountant

Our client, a large international manufacturer, is seeking a Senior Accountant to perform accounting and finance functions as a key and valued member of the Canadian affiliate located in Dartmouth. This is an excellent, permanent opportunity for someone looking to contribute their strong technical accounting skills in a varied and challenging opportunity.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Month-end financial statement preparation
• Journal entries
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Expense account schedule preparation and variance analysis
• Monthly and quarterly financial reporting
• Weekly cash forecasting
• Backup for AP & AR routines
• Financial audit request support
• Financial information preparation for census and survey compliance
• Serve as a strong support to the manufacturing and commercial operations teams to drive efficiency and revenue growth
• Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing projects
• Internal control maintenance
• Support the preparation of corporate tax returns
• Identify process improvements and efficiencies related to transaction processing and month-end procedures
• Other accounting project duties as requested

 Requirements: 

• Post-secondary education in business or accounting
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, completed or in progress, will be considered an asset
• Minimum 5+ years’ progressive accounting experience
• Strong technical accounting skills
• Proficiency in Excel
• Superior communication skills and attention to detail
• Inquisitive, problem solver
• Accounting in a manufacturing environment is an asset
• Proven success working both independently and as part of a team

As part of a larger, network of companies, this organization offers a positive, close-knit team environment and desirable compensation package

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.