Job summary:
the senior accountant, reporting to the site general manager and the finance director with oversight of canada & mexico. They will be responsible for supporting financial accounting, financial analysis, treasury, audit and tax compliance activities.
skills:
- experience with syspro erp system is preferred and a strong asset.
- full cycle month-end accounting experience required.
- working knowledge of us gaap an asset.
- strong technical skills in microsoft excel (including macros/v-lookups/pivot tables).
- working knowledge of the various mexican tax schemes (income, sales, duties, etc).
- experience in ar/ap functions a strong asset.
- proven strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
- advanced english oral and written communication skills.
- willingness to learn, excellent time management and organizational skills; must have initiative and work under minimal supervision.
- adaptable and able to work in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment.
- must be able to put in extra efforts during month-end/year-end and other urgent deliverables.
- ability to take on additional responsibilities as required.
responsibility & accountability:
· full ownership of month-end close duties, including recording of journal entries, account reconciliations and related analysis. Preparation of month-end reporting packages.
· cash management - daily monitoring of canadian and us bank accounts, foreign exchange transactions, payments, and monthly loan compliance reporting
· assists with reviewing working papers/schedules and supervision/training of ar/ap staff;
· preparation of weekly cash flow forecasts
· assists in tax compliance for us tax and information returns, including payments and preparation of information for external tax firms
· assists with preparation of the annual site budget
· drive bank and annual audit activities with bank and external auditors, including preparation of detailed working papers and related analysis
· backup and support for customer and ar related issues and activities
· assists with annual insurance renewal process
· suggest process improvements and help maintain an effective internal control environment
· supervise ar/ap staff
· other projects as required