Intermediate Accountant

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supporting day to day accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receiveable, payroll, and general accounting, ensuring effective, efficient and accurate financial and administrative operations.
• Manages weekly cheque runs, records, prepares, distributes and mails all cheques as appropriate.
• Performs monthly intercompany reconciliations.
• Coordinates and completes special project work in a timely manner.
• Manages highly confidential information in a professional manner, adhering to privacy laws and payroll/accounting best practices; ensures the confidentiality and security of all financial and employee files.
• Maintains vendor files and filing systems for all financial documents.
• Other such duties as assigned.  

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration.  Preference will be given to candidates working towards a CPA designation.
• 2-3 years progressive experience in an office accounting environment.  Experience in cash flow management is considered an asset.
• General knowledge of A/P, A/R, general ledger account structure and payroll procedures.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Sage 50, Sage 300 and TRUX Solutions.
• Effective written and communication skills.
• Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Team orientated with open communication style.
•  Able to adapt and change priorities at a moment's notice.