Accountant

About the role

The Accountant is responsible for executing day-to-day and month-end accounting functions, managing the monthly close, preparing consolidated reconciliations, and supporting the company's cash flow and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly close and preparation of monthly close binders for USA and Canada
• Preparing the consolidated intercompany reconciliation
• Preparing the consolidated lease reconciliation
• Preparing the consolidated bank reporting
• Preparing and recording intercompany billing
• Allocating costs between divisions
• Assisting with SEC reporting deliverables
• Updating and distributing foreign exchange rates monthly throughout company
• Participating in the external reporting process with a focus on footnote and schedule reporting
• Proactively identifying process improvements and assisting with implementations
• Ensure compliance with company and AR policies, procedures, and controls
• Assist with the collection process by contacting slow paying customers
• Special projects as needed
• Track all outstanding receivables and invoices
• Generate and send out invoices to customers
• Follow up with customers on unpaid invoices
• Prepare monthly financial and aging reports
• Post and reconcile customer payments to general ledgers
• Communicate with clients about billing discrepancies and queries
• Investigate and resolve any irregularities or enquiries related to accounts receivable
• Collaborate with the sales team to manage credit applications and assess creditworthiness of potential customers
• Process adjustments, refunds, transfer bills, and cancellations
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer data
• Communicate with IC divisions regarding ending balances and IC AR invoices
• Run reports using Dayforce HRCM/payroll system
• Ad-hoc reporting, miscellaneous duties and special projects as needed

Requirements

• Ability to analyze receivables data, identify trends, and recommend process improvements
• Highly professional with the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Organized and detail-oriented; operated with precision to ensure financial integrity
• Skilled in resolving discrepancies, disputes, and collection issues promptly
• Self-directed and motivated to take actions timely, acting with urgency when needed. Able to meet deadlines
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis, reporting, and tracking receivables
• Experience with accounting or ERP systems (SAP preferred but not required), as well as MS Office suite
• Ability to communicate effectively and positively with clients, internal teams, and management to resolve billing issues and follow up on overdue accounts
• Understanding of tax regulations, IFRS 9, and internal control measures to ensure adherence to policies
• Ability to identify inefficiencies in processes and implement solutions to enhance efficiency

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field. ACCA, CMA, CPA, or membership in SOCPA a plus
• Experience: Minimum 3+ years in a comparable role (publicly held company desirable)