Accountant (US Entities)

The Role

Responsible for the overall Accounting processes and reporting for US entities.

Daily / Weekly Tasks

• Bank entries including bank reconciliation
• Support Americas A/P accountant
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately in accordance with accepted accounting practices
• Prepare monthly forecast and file returns for GST/Sales tax for IV Americas entities
• Maintain current tie out of AmEx accounts for Americas entities and support A/P accountant in obtaining invoices in a timely manner

Monthly Report

• Fixed Asset depreciation
• Payroll entries/quarterly and annual reconciliations
• Some accrual accounts
• Preparation of monthly entries related to Prepaid accounts and associated reconciliation
• Employees: Preparation of monthly accrued vacation entries + Preparation of monthly MBO journals and associated reconciliations
• Preparing various monthly reporting files post-close for internal IV use
• Allocation entries – FF Split the cost on different account
• Rolling over of monthly recons in Teams/Sharepoint for month end prep
• Update Monthly Closing Checklist
• Preparing WW report (AP, restructuring … subcontractors)

Year End

• Preparation of year-end files and reports
• Dealing with external auditor to ensure related internal control and documents are in place
• Preparing various files requested as part of tax filings to assist external tax preparers with their analysis of Americas entities (Quarter / year-end)

Key Skills, Competencies and Experience Required

• 3 years of account payable experience
• Diploma/ Degree in accounting preferre
• Strong attention to detail, professional attitude and reliable
• Must be well organised, possess strong time management skills and respect the deadline
• Ability to interact with employees, vendors and external auditors in a professional manner
• Strong knowledge of applicable accounts payable systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate procedures
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• Proficient in Microsoft excel, Financial Force experience added advantage
• English language absolutely required (French is optional)