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Accountant - 18873
Job Description
Our client, a Manitoba success story with a great culture is seeking an accountant at head office to support their continued growth plan. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, you will be have responsibility for the day-to-day finance activities of several companies.
Our client is committed to:
- Providing a wide variety of accounting work with ability to mentor under a seasoned group of finance professionals
- Positive, collaborative company culture
Reporting to the Assistant Controller, key responsibilities will include:
- Manage and record all financial transactions
- Prepare monthly financial statements
- Analyze and review financial reports
- Reconcile banks, accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Maintain capital assets ledger and record depreciation
- Ensure timely payment of vendors and invoicing of customers
- Prepare and file monthly/quarterly tax remittances
- Prepare year-end documents and assist external accountants
What the successful candidate will bring:
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant accounting experience
- Degree in finance or accounting
- Proficient in preparation of monthly financial statements
- Strong understanding of accounting principles
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Strong time management skills and ability to multi-task
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to problem solve
- Knowledge of Simply Accounting and high level user of Excel
In return, what you can expect:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Excellent work life balance and extremely positive work environment
- A nice variety of work and opportunity to make a contribution to company success
- The opportunity to mentor with seasoned finance leaders
Meet Your Recruiter
Barry Milne
CPA, CGA, Principal
Recruiting Specialty: Senior HR, Finance, Executive Search
Drawing on over a decade of senior recruitment experience, Barry specializes in placing top talent in senior finance, human resources and executive search. His passion to stay on the cutting edge of business development leads him to exceptional candidates who drive his clients’ organizations toward new heights. A professional accountant with more than 20 years in senior leadership positions, Barry knows exactly who his clients need to build strong teams and propel their organizations forward.
Barry partners with his clients with a highly consultative approach to help them develop long-term human capital strategies to drive growth and sustainability. He purposefully places candidates in positions where they are bound to succeed. Frequently, satisfied candidates refer others to Barry because of the rewarding experience they had with him.
Barry is a member of CPA Manitoba and has served on the boards and audit committees of a number of public and private companies. In his free time, Barry enjoys adventure travel with his family, mountain hiking, stand-up paddling, great food and wine with friends and watching a good movie.
