Accounting Manager - Nisku, Canada - The Little Potato Company

The Little Potato Company

Verified Company

Nisku, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

PRIMARY FOCUS:

The Accounting Manager is primarily responsible for supervision of the Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable team, month end/year end duties, document control, and other accounting duties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee and manage a team of 56 employees.
Assist in month end and year end duties; including various account reconciliations and accruals (obtaining information, creating entries and ensuring proper support documents are in place).
Responsibilities may include aspects of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable; vendor approval, processing vendor invoices (maintaining approval levels), other payables, preparing payments in various forms (cheques, wires, EFTs, ACHs, etc.)
Bank reconciliation support for the Canadian and US bank accounts.
Preparation of KPIs for management review.
Corporate Mastercard management and support.
ERP system maintenance in relation to AR/AP vendor status, purchaser setup, currency tables, etc.
Assist in the preparation of yearend review files for outside auditors.
Meet monthend deadline.
Other accounting duties as assigned.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum 4 years related experience.
Experience managing a team of employees.
Accounting Designation (CPA) is an asset.
Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks independently as well as being a team leader.
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Microsoft NAV/Business Central experience would be an asset.
Chrome River experience (or electronic invoicing software) an asset.
Blackline (Close processing software) experience and asset.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Quick learner with the ability to accurately meet deadlines.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and workflows.
Data entry skills.
Handson experience in operating spreadsheets.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Customer service orientation and negotiation skills.
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with customers and employees in a professional manner.
Organization, planning, and time management is key
Problem analysis and problemsolving.
Strong team player/leader, who works well in a collaborative environment