General Accountant

Tasks

The General Accountant will be responsible for general accounting functions, including payroll accounting, processing accounts payable, tax, bank account reconciliation and other day-to-day accounting and finance operations.

• Prepare and post payroll journal entries, accruals, payroll amounts withdrawals
• Reconcile general ledger accounts including prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, etc.
• Review and reconcile all payroll clearing and government accounts, WSIB, EHT, CRA
• Maintain and provide correspondence with outside government agencies when required
• Review and process postings for Union dues and government remittances for all payroll accounts
• Reconcile banks, cash, credit cards, and process employee expense transactions
• Ensure policies and procedures are in compliance with government regulations and statutory legislation
• Partner with external tax team to support preparing personal tax returns and to ensure compliance with Canadian tax laws, accounting standards and reporting deadlines
• Prepare EHT, WHT and T4A-NR summaries, process EHT and withholding tax payments
• Record rent, utilities, credit card transactions, bank deposits.
• Monitor AR/AP and support tax and regulatory fillings
• Assist in month end accounting procedures and year-end audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support implementation of best practices. Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A post-secondary degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics
• 5+ years progressive experience in accounting, incl. payroll accounting and personal tax activities
• CPA designation (or actively working towards it) and/or PCP designations are an asset

Knowledge And Skills

• Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Power Point)
• Advanced skill level with Microsoft Excel
• Experience working with MS Dynamics is an asset
• Excellent communications skills, written and spoken
• Experience preparing personal tax returns
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and Canadian Tax requirements
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent time management skills
• High attention to detail, a positive attitude, and tact
• Able to work well independently or as a team player
• Ability to deal with confidential issues in a professional manner
• Accounting experience in construction or a related industry preferred
• Knowledge of German is an asset