Accounting Analyst - Kitchener, Canada - Sable Industries Inc

Description

Accounting Analyst

Last Updated:04-July-2023


Reports To:
Director of Finance & Administration


Expected Travel: 0%


Employment Type:
Full Time - onsite


Role Summary/Purpose:

Reporting to the Director of Finance & Administration, this position will play a crucial role in assisting the finance department with various accounting functions, including financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

The Accounting Analyst will possess a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams.

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Create invoices for all BOL's received
• Manage SPS Commerce EDI Invoices
• Credit notes for price discrepancies
• Update new Sales Prices in ERP
• Prepare monthend journal entries and assist the Director of Finance as needed
• Actively contribute to achieving departmental goals
• Perform collection calls on overdue accounts
• Maintain organized files/records
• Send out invoices/statements to customers
• Collaborate with team members to resolve issues in a timely manner
• Backup for the AP function posting AP invoices, processing payments, and filing payment support
• Support Finance with Month End and Year End processing
• Assists in the preparation of the consolidated forecasts and budgets and analyzes trends in revenue, expense, capital expenditures and other related areas
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned

KEY COMPETENCIES:

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Quality of work - Consistently produces acceptable quality of work and only requires a reasonable amount of supervision.
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Initiative

• Demonstrates a strong work ethic. Takes the appropriate risks and focuses on outcomes.

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Communication

• Demonstrates effective listening skills. Maintains eye contact. Focuses on content. Is thoughtful and articulate when speaking with others. Has good written and oral communication skills.

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Customer Service

• Is attentive and responsive to the needs of others. Handles difficult situations with patience, tact, and grace. Accurately identifies and anticipates needs.

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Punctuality/Time Management

• Is reliable and punctual to work and all meetings, functions, and training. Fulfills commitments on time that contribute to team goals.

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Ensures Accountability

• Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.

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Action Oriented

• Taking on new opportunities and touching challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

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Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Partners with others to get work done. Gains trust and support of others.


Education and Professional Qualifications:

• Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of ERP logic, including chart of accounts and financial business structure
• Experience with BI tools and Excelbased reporting addins
• Advanced to expert level Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables, nested ifstatements, sumifs, etc)
• Minimum of 1 year AR experience in a distribution/manufacturing environment
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and financial statements.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial calculations.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fastpaced environment.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
$35,000.00-$45,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking
• Profit sharing
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kitchener, ON N2H 4X8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (required)

Work Location:
In person