Accountant, US Entities

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• 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 accounts); rolling over monthly reconciliations 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).

Requirements

• 3 years of accounts payable experience
• Diploma/Degree in accounting preferred
• Strong attention to detail, professional attitude and reliable
• Must be well organized, 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 required (French is optional)

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Hard Skills

• accounting processes
• bank reconciliation
• fixed asset depreciation
• payroll entries
• accrual accounts
• prepaid accounts reconciliation
• monthly reporting
• tax filings
• accounts payable systems
• financial chart of accounts

Soft Skills

• attention to detail
• professional attitude
• reliability
• organization
• time management
• deadline respect
• interpersonal skills
• independence
• teamwork
• accuracy

Certifications & Qualifications

• diploma in accounting
• degree in accounting