ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Canadian Base Operators' Collingwood team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

This General Accountant is responsible for accounting and general ledger activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts and financial statement preparation. This position will ensure that monthly journal entries / processes are completed as per closing schedules. The General Accountant will also pro-actively seek out process improvements, make recommendations, and implement improvements upon approval. The position is remote with regular need to attend meetings in Barrie/Collingwood offices.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations

• Perform month-end close, and journal entries, with minimum supervision

• Prepare financial reports by collecting, analyzing, reconciling and summarizing account information and trends

• Coordinate month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation

• Coordinate general accounting functions (mainly AP, AR, FA and government tax filings) with all divisions and some affiliated companies

• Create and maintain variance analysis reporting comparing actual results to budget/forecast, providing meaningful commentary to management on its performance

• Perform monthly analysis of JD Edwards reports as well as other required excel reports

• Provide analysis and suggestions for improvement for all accounting systems and procedures including AP, AR, Payroll, Inventory and Purchasing

• Develops collaborative working relationship with CBO Department Managers

• Guide accounting team members by coordinating activities, answering questions and providing training

• Assist with the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts, and analyzes and reports variances

• Maintain communication and utilize the expertise of other departments as required

• Back-up to Accounting Manager and other accounting colleagues' functions as required

• Other duties as assigned

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

• Detail oriented and proactive

• Assertive, self-motivated, and goal oriented

• Team player and team leader

• Communicates Effectively

• Change Orientation

• Problem Solving and Innovation

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Post-secondary diploma/degree in accounting or finance

• CPA designation or pursuit of CPA designation is an asset but not required

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Must have experience working independently and directing the work of others in-person and remotely

• Extensive (Minimum 5 years) full-time, full-cycle accounting work in an increasingly responsible, detail and deadline-oriented accounting position

• Experience working with ERP systems, such as JD Edwards

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Proficient knowledge and understanding of:

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Teams

• Working hours will be 40 hours per week Monday to Friday

Canadian Base Operators welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

Please forward your application prior to close of business on December 16, 2022.