Step into a Assistant Controller role where you’ll manage reconciliations, support month-end and year-end close, analyze financial and operational data, and oversee key areas including tax, AR, prepaids, fixed assets, and Capex. We’re looking for someone with strong ASPE accounting knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to work independently, solve problems, and identify opportunities to improve manual processes. If this sounds like you, send an email to Courtney today!
WHY WORK WITH THIS COMPANY?
Join a well-established, privately held organization that is committed to continued growth and success. This is an opportunity to join a company with an established presence in its industry and be part of a growing team.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
* Monitor banking activity, prepare bank reconciliations, and investigate discrepancies.
* Prepare balance sheet, trade and non-trade intercompany reconciliations and resolve outstanding differences.
* Support month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, schedules, and financial reporting.
* Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, variances, anomalies, and areas for further investigation.
* Develop and maintain Excel-based reports and schedules for the Finance team.
* Prepare and support Canadian GST, PST, and non-resident withholding tax filings, reconciliations, audits, and information requests.
* Prepare and analyze AR aging and other receivable balances, investigating unusual or aged items.
* Maintain prepaid schedules, reconciliations, and cash flow projections for upcoming large prepaids.
* Own fixed asset accounting, including maintaining the asset register, capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and reconciliation to the general ledger.
* Oversee the Capex purchasing and accounting process, ensuring appropriate approvals, documentation, coding, and accounting treatment.
* Identify opportunities to improve reconciliation processes and fixed asset processes and controls.
* Support the Controller with financial reporting, analysis, and other accounting projects.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
* CPA designation required, with strong technical knowledge of ASPE accounting.
* Strong Excel skills, including advanced formulas, shortcuts, and basic macros.
* Ability to work with ERP systems and run GL transaction reports.
* Strong understanding of accounting treatments and criteria for major account categories.
* Ability to create clear and detailed audit trails and supporting documentation.
* Experience automating manual processes and improving existing systems.
* Independent, detail-oriented, and comfortable working through repetitive tasks.
* Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on practical, efficient solutions and continuous improvement.
* Ability to work collaboratively with Finance and operational teams.
* Knowledge of Canadian corporate and indirect tax considered an asset.
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