Accountant

SUMMARY

This role reports to a Finance Manager or Controller and supports our Operations Finance team of over 20 finance professionals. It is a team-oriented and collaborative organization of dedicated financial professionals providing accounting and reporting, business analysis and full-cycle accounting services to multiple operating divisions of Metro Supply Chain Group.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Involve in month end activities including preparing prepaid, accrual entries, arrange monthly billing, perform balance sheet reconciliation

Analyze and prepare financial reporting information required by various stakeholders in a timely/regularly basis

Responsible for payroll postings, validation and payroll accruals

Provide insight and explanation of financial information to various stakeholders as required including understanding variances of budgets vs actuals

Explain and prepare monthly, quarterly and year end reviews, compiling and analyzing financial results.

Analyze accounting information required by using accounting software (Microsoft Dynamics  365 F&O and Management Reporter).

Prepare information inputs for company budget and forecast in VENA system.

Preparation of expense allocation and financial communication to stakeholders

Preparation of supporting documentation for year end audit, tax and other audits.

Ad-hoc duties as required by Finance/Operational stakeholders

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

CPA designation in progress

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

At least 2-3 years of accounting experience

Exposure to accounting software (D365 F&O, Management Reporter, VENA, preferred but not required)

Advanced computer skills in MS Office, Excel

Extensive knowledge of Canadian GAAP