Accounting Team Lead - Mississauga, Canada - Americair Corporation

Description

Americair Corporation, 770 Gana Court, Mississauga, ON, L5S 1P1


Accounting Team Lead

Reports to:
President (Primary)

Accounting Director (Primary)

Vice President (Secondary)


Type:
Full Time


Location:
Americair Corporation, Head Office - 770 Gana Court, Mississauga, ON


Role Summary:

This roll is responsible for supporting the full cycle accounting process with an emphasis on accounts payable and receivable, credits issuance management, reconciling bank statements and credit card accounts.

The roll includes pertinent office management tasks while ensuring that all financial information is accurate, complete and in conformance with reporting and procedural standards.

This roll supports other team members in facilitating their efforts to generate the continued growth and development of the business.

Manage the accuracy and productivity of day-to day financial activities as listed but not

limited to the following:


Banking:

• Monitor and manage activity in all accounts for complete cash flow management
• Prepare and/or provide all required data for monthly bank reporting
• Maintain monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
• Manage and maintain all banking related files and processes

Government

Reporting:

• Manage and maintain all government reporting such as HST, WSIB, EHT, Source

Deductions, etc


Reporting:
Interco, Management and Accountants

• Provide daily, weekly, monthly annual reports as required by all company departments, management and company accountants

Financial Project Lead:
Special Projects

• Actively lead and prepare year end by assisting with preparation of: The closing schedule, gathering outstanding invoices & receipts, reviewing asset accounts, reconciling all transactions, closing out accounts receivable & payable, accruing accounts receivable, accruing accounts payable and adjusting grants and entitlements
• Act as main point of contact for special accounting proj ects or confidential finance requests i.e., loans, funding, capital expenditure, bank r equirements etc.
• Liaise with accounting firm and act as main point of con tact
• Ensure the continued compliance with GAAP and that th e company's financial statements are complete, consistent, and comparable

Team Leader:

• Qualified Team Leader is responsible for motivating team members and overseeing day to day operations
• Will be the contact point for all team members
• Proactively ensure smooth team operations and effective collaboration
• Create an inspiring team environment
• Set clear team goals
• Monitor team performance and report on metrics
• Motivate team members
• Discover training needs and provide coaching
• Listen to team members feedback and resolve issues or conflicts
• Recognize performance achievements
• Assist with time and attendance and vacation tracking/monitoring
• Encourage team members to get involved in organizational events

Additional:

• Manage and maintain complete annual / monthly budget tracking and analysis
• Assist with the development and monitoring of internal department budgets
• Prepare cost projections, forecasts, and financial reports for other projects
• Assist corporate leadership with company projections to estimate what finances will look like over the course of a year
• Assist with developing and monitoring Accounting KPIs for account payables
• Address client issues with third parties such as regulatory auditors, financers etc.
• Adjust incorrect or improperly coded journal entries
• Oversee the accuracy and validity of bookkeeping systems and procedures
• Assist corporate leadership with providing data reports comparing company overhead costs
• Assist corporate leadership in conducting research on government grants
• Cost control analysis and tracking for both main product line and custom projects
• Provide required support for ongoing development of inventory control system (Fishbowl)
• Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable:

Complete tracking, entering and liaison for / with vendors and customers

Oversee special account issues and accuracy of order desk A/R invoicing

Manage status of A/R accounts to ensure collections are up to date.

Provide support with Purchasing to maintain current data entry for all vendor accounts

Co-ordinate with management for complete accou nts payable cash management


Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum 3 years working experience in a similar role
• Business Administration/Commerce/ Accounting degree, related certificate, or diploma
• Broad exposure to accounting in a small organization an asset
• Effective working skills in MS Office
• Experience in QuickBooks or similar software
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret related business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries and complaints.
• Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently
• Excellent written, verbal and int