Job Title:  Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant reports to the senior accountant responsible for supporting operational accounting, analysis, and planning, while ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The role involves managing daily accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, as well as assisting with month-end closing tasks.

Education / Experience

• Degree or diploma in accounting
• Progress toward professional designation (CPA) is an asset
• 0 - 2 years of accounting experience
• Manufacturing industry experience is an asset

Skills / Competencies

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other financial applications
• Experience with Microsoft Navision or SAP is an asset
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work effectively under deadlines

Primary Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable transactions, including coding, approvals, and disbursements; monitor monthly payable cycle days and balance targets as set by the Controller

Process employee expense report

• Manage accounts receivable cash receipts and assist with other AR functions
• Prepare, review, and process journal entries, costing accruals, and statutory reporting for assigned operating segments
• Support cost accounting processes, including product inventory costing, standard costing, overhead allocation, and variance analysis
• Collaborate with the Materials Department to provide data for procurement decisions and improve inventory management processes
• Coordinate and perform the annual physical inventory audit, quarterly cycle counts, and annual standard cost reviews and adjustments

Other Responsibilities

• Assist with financial reporting, including creating and reconciling sub-ledgers to general ledger accounts and completing month-end reporting
• Support other accounting and finance projects as assigned
• Assist with SOX audits and related control procedures