Manager, Accounting - Fort Erie, Canada - Airbus Helicopters, Inc

Airbus Helicopters, Inc

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Fort Erie, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

_WE'RE LOOKING FOR A MANAGER, ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING_

_ Location:
Fort Erie, ON_

The Manager, Accounting and Reporting is responsible for the timely and accurate completion of the financial reports, maintenance of the financial records, and other corporate financial reporting.

This position is responsible for ensuring all financial reporting is prepared in compliance with AHCA's financial policies and Canada's Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (APSE).

This position oversees Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Accounting. The position also oversees payroll with its GL responsibilities.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Statements, Corporate & Governance Reporting

Monitor and post data to the various ledgers and journals following established accounting procedures
Prepares accurate, timely, monthly and annual financial statements and reports for Management and Airbus head office
Manages all the day to day finance activities
Balance sheet reconciliation
Development of accounting policies and standards
Monitors the banks accounts and maintains a schedule of actual cash flow

Supervision

Supervision of Accounts Receivable, and General Accountant, including performance evaluations.
Provide guidance to payroll
Administration of Airbus Group directed insurance policies, including requesting of certificates of proof of coverage
Reviews and recommends modifications to the accounting system and procedures
Recommend policy changes for internal controls and maintenance.
Review and develop improvements and efficiencies in procedures and performing of tasks

Maintain the Fixed Asset System

Ensure the recording of all items in the inventory, maintain pertinent records and ensure adequate treatment of fixed asset acquisitions and retirements attend meetings with different departments such as Customer Support, Sales and Marketing and represent Technical Support.

Ensure Compliance with Federal, Provincial, and Airbus Group Standards

Statistics Canada Reporting
Files reports necessary to comply with Provincial and Federal regulations for tax purposes
Monitors changes and compliance with Federal and Provincial sales taxes

Tax reporting

HST, QST, NR4, Deferred Taxes

Audit

Lead the annual financial audit with external auditors.
Perform internal audits of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll distribution, fixed assets, and cash
Coordinates the annual independent audit including preparing financial statements which are audited.
Identify and correct errors, compute accruals, and recommend revisions in accounting procedures to ensure conformance to applicable laws and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Ensuring proper disclosure statements.
Ensures reporting and compliance of the Establishment Contract

**EDUCATION & JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related financial discipline
CPA Professional Accounting Designation (CA or CGA)

Experience:

4 years of progressive experience preparing financial statements, schedules and account analyses in a computerized environment
2 years of experience in a supervisory role

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

Knowledge of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (APSE)
Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
IFRS knowledge considered an asset
Basic knowledge of Canadian Corporate Tax
Excellent communication (verbal and written), planning, and organizing skills
Strong analytical skills
Demonstrated excellent decision making and problemsolving skills with an awareness of risk sensitivity
Must be a selfstarter and be able to work without direct supervision
Must be available to occasionally work flexible hours
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to foster effective working relationships internally across the organization
Ability to function well in a high performance, deadline and goal oriented culture
Ability to work independently and within a team

Other Information:

Work schedule is Monday to Friday, day shift, full time employment (40 hours per week). We offer a competitive salary, health benefits plan, company pension plan, stock options, service recognition awards and Free Helicopter much more