Accounting Analyst

Ramkey Communications Inc. is a leader in the telecommunications industry with a long list of well-established client partnerships. Canadian-owned and operated with a proven 24+ year track record. Services range from structured cabling, fibre optics, and telecom network design and build to installation and activation.

We are looking for a skilled Accounting Analyst to join our team. This position is a permanent, full-time, on-site position. The right person will ensure accounting processes are following all applicable principles, laws, regulations, or standards and be able to provide valuable insights. Working alone and as a team member, you will be responsible for the timely and accurate execution of accounting responsibilities for multiple companies. A proactive, detailed financial eye and approach, excellent communication skills, reliability, and ability to deliver are successful attributes for this position.

Qualifiers:

• Degree or Diploma in Accounting
• 3-5+ years of relevant experience
• Preference to candidates skilled in the use of Sage 50 Quantum
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures
• Experienced with growing, complex, and fast-paced organizations / multiple companies
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and sensitive information
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Competencies/Skills:

• Critical thinking - assessing accuracy/reasonableness of reports, comparing data, evaluating methods/outcomes
• Adept strategic accounting approach
• Attention to detail and accuracy; significant use of memory, repetitive task focus
• Strong priority management and decision-making skills; Job task planning and organizing; timely responsiveness to needs
• Honed interpersonal and communication skills; Competence to develop and maintain relationships as a new team member and with external advisers, accountants, and auditors
• Strong reading skills and interpretation of accounting standards; documentation writing and document use skills; ability to exchange information and resolve problems; explain and interpret technical/financial details and analyses so it is understandable
• Digital technology – MS Office, database, communication software, Internet, Google, Cloud, adaptable to proprietary software
• Ability to work independently and participate as a valuable team member

Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed financial analyses and generate reports for management
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and supporting working papers
• Complete the month end and year end closing processes
• Perform bank account reconciliations, journal entries, related parties, account payable and account receivable management
• Manage the full cycle of accounts payable and receivable process
• Complete variance analysis
• Oversee asset management including additions, disposal and depreciation
• Maintain equipment financing loan and capital lease schedules
• Maintain insurance, business licenses, tax documentation and payments as required
• Demonstrate compliance and support implementation of relevant standards, processes, policies, and procedures to improve efficiencies
• Review and perform internal controls over financial reporting processes; Ensure that GL accounts and all costing entries are accurately allocated using allocation drivers
• Review and document workflows; Prepare and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); Investigate, recommend, and implement efficiencies and provide solutions to those applicable – the finance/accounting team, Managers, COO and CEO
• Other related projects or tasks as assigned by senior management

Schedule/Working Conditions:

• Monday to Friday
• Work indoors in a corporate office environment with long periods of sitting
• In-person ONLY. No remote option

Ability to commute/relocate:

Must be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required); A relocation package is not available.