Jr. Accountant

SUMMARY

Perform accounting transactions and activities related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger for all Artaflex locations. This position operates with limited supervision.

MAJOR RESPONSIBLITIES

Accounting

· Prepares and reconciles balance sheet accounts for review by senior management

· Compiles accounting information in order to prepare entries to accounts, such as the general ledger accounts and accounts receivables/payables

· Monitors and reviews accounting reports ensuring accuracy and completeness

· Performs accounting transactions according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles producing accounting information from the general ledger (GL), accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) systems

· Processes and maintains financial accounting records inputting transactions related to AP/AR’s, government deductions and bank accounts

· Processes account payables and accounts receivable transactions

· Posts journal entries into the general ledger within established timeframes

· Prepares account/bank reconciliations and processing bank deposits for accounts

· Provides accounting support, as requested, with month-end closings, financial reports, GST/HST remittances and budget preparations/forecasts

· Provides information to external auditors, as requested

· Adheres to internal accounting and financial controls and procedures in order to prepare and process accounting transactions

SKILLS

· Post-secondary education completion in accounting and a minimum of three years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

· Good knowledge of finance and accounting principles.

· Applies knowledge of the company’s business and customers as well as corporate policies and procedures

· Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Lotus Notes, Citrix, Syspro, Internet systems) and applicable software

· Ability to communicate effectively to deal with all levels of staff within the company, as well as with clients, suppliers and government contacts to exchange factual accounting information and provide necessary explanation

· Ability to operate office equipment such as computer (80% of the time), calculator, telephone, photocopier, fax, and printer

· Makes simple and routine decision, referring complex decisions outside the scope of documented procedures to Controller.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Supply chain: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Work Location: In person