Our client, in the Greenspoint area, is looking to hire an experienced Senior Accountant to support the corporate accounting activities for this growing organization on a permanent basis.  Tenure is important to this manager and his team.

Responsibilities:

• Support the monthly/quarterly close process, ensuring accurate and timely processing of entries for designated areas.
• Help to deliver precise financial statements and reports to management, contributing to informed decision-making.
• Conduct comprehensive analysis and reconciliations of income statement and balance sheet accounts, investigating discrepancies from forecasts and historical trends.
• Collaborate closely with the Operations team, providing insights and solutions for accounting and financial inquiries.
• Champion ongoing enhancements within the group, implementing streamlined processes and meticulously documenting procedures.
• Provide support for interim and year-end reporting, addressing audit requirements, and assisting external auditors if necessary.
• Collaborate with the FP& A team, aiding in budget and forecast activities. Challenge operational assumptions to underpin effective variance analysis.
• Flexibly embrace additional duties as directed by management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Seeking 4+ years of progressive experience in accounting.
• Display adaptability to work extended hours during financial reporting close.
• Exhibit independent work capabilities within a fast-paced environment, adeptly managing shifting priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Possess proficient computer skills, as the role requires interaction with multiple software applications.
• Showcase strong analytical abilities and a foundation of technical accounting knowledge.
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Highlight exceptional organizational proficiency.
• Prove your commitment to ethics, professionalism, and discretion.
• Embrace a meticulous attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance.
• 4+ yrs of accounting experience through financial statement preparation and preparing a financial reporting package
• ERP – like SAP or Oracle
• Advanced MS Excel

For more information on this role and or other opportunities please feel free to reach out.

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Possess professional certification such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant). Not required.

• Demonstrated experience in month-end close processes.

• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

• Have strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information.

• Proven experience in financial forecasting and diagnosis, corporate finance, and information analysis.

• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Proactive in identifying problems and diligently solving them.

• Ability to adapt to new tools and software.

• Strong organizational and planning skills.