Company: Greco Windsor

Description

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant position is part Greco’s Accounting team and reports to the Controller. This role is responsible for a wide variety of daily accounting functions, including month and quarter-end closings. Additionally, this role works closely with the Manufacturing department to perform cost accounting activities and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end close activities including the preparation and review of journal entries in accordance with Canadian accounting principals, prepare supplemental information, and other corporate requirements.

• Perform month-end and quarter-end closing on a timely basis.

• Interpret and apply policies and procedures and ensure compliance with internal controls and have good audit trail.

• Preparation of monthly journal entries, month end accruals and Profit & Loss Statement (P&L) and Balance Sheet reconciliations.

• Prepare monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts and ensure accounts are reconciled with resolution to noted items.

• Analyze data as it relates to the general ledger to support the business. Ensure transactional and GL ledger maintenance and accuracy.

• Ability to prepare and process POC accounting journal entries for month-end close.

• Process and analyzes Job Costing transactions accurately.

• Prepares and processes Sales & Use tax monthly.

• Prepare monthly reports and publish results.

• Support the Controller and Operations with ad hoc reports and projects as needed.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and industry best practices for Accounting and Finance.

• Knowledge of accounting practices within a manufacturing environment (job costing, cycle counts, budgeting, etc.).

• Able to perform general accounting work with accuracy and attention to detail.

• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills.

• Able to apply critical thinking and deductive reasoning in order to identify and solve accounting problems.

• Able to effectively complete work within assigned timeframes.

• Able to communicate professionally, verbally and in writing, with team members, vendors and customers.

• A strong sense of teamwork and willingness to help out other team members as needed.

• Able to use good judgement and ethical conduct at all times.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products, including advanced Excel skills (v-lookups and pivot tables).

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in a Staff Accountant or similar role.

• Experience using industry software to perform general accounting activities and financial reporting.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field is required.

• Relevant certification (CPA or CMA) is a strong asset.

Other

• Physical – This position operates in an office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, scanners, and filing cabinets. Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.

Greco Aluminum Railings has accommodation processes and policies in place and provides accommodation for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or documented medical need, please contact the Human Resource office so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodation to be put into place before you begin your employment.