Senior Accountant - Finance

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT - FINANCE

On behalf of our client, Jump Recruitment Specialists is currently hiring for a full-time permanent Senior Accountant in St. John's, NL.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Senior Accountant is a key contributor to the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department. This role encompasses overseeing accounts payable and procurement, while also directly managing critical tasks such as banking, cash management, month-end closing, and financial reporting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Payable and Procurement

1. Provides oversight and guidance to staff on processing invoices, credit card statements, and expense claims, ensuring accurate and timely recording in the general ledger.
2. Monitors compliance with expense policies and controls to ensure financial integrity.
3. Analyzes expenditures to support income statement allocations, expense budgets, and operational decision making.

Accounts Receivable and Revenue

1. Oversees the transfer of financial data to the ERP system, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of revenue.
2. Sets up deferred revenue and recognizes other revenue streams in accordance with Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE).
3. Collaborates with Finance to reconcile balances and payments between the customer information system and the ERP system.

Cash Management

1. Carries out daily banking operations, including intercompany transfers and electronic funds transfers (EFTs) for vendor payments.
2. Reconciles bank accounts to the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.
3. Develops and maintains short-term cash flow forecasts to optimize liquidity management.

Financial Reporting

1. Leads month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
2. Drafts financial statements each month and assists the Finance Director in preparing monthly reporting packages for Senior Management.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related discipline.
2. Canadian CPA designation is mandatory. Depending on experience, consideration will be given to otherwise qualified candidates that are currently enrolled in the CPA program.
3. Minimum of three plus (3+) years experience with exposure to full-cycle accounting. Some public accounting firm experience is preferred.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Application of Accounting Standards for Private Entities (ASPE).
2. Experience using Sage Intacct or similar ERP systems.
3. Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of products and highly proficient in using Microsoft Excel to prepare working papers and financial analysis.
4. Strong work ethic, sense of responsibility, and confidentiality.
5. Excellent decision making, communication (both verbal and written), and analytical skills.
6. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks independently and collaboratively.
7. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to contribute effectively within a team environment.
8. Comfortable and confident in asking questions.