Accountant
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Accountant responsible for financial reporting and core accounting in fast-paced environment at Maropost. Preparing statements, reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with GAAP standards.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and post journal entries accurately and in a timely manner.
- Assist with the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including recurring entries, accruals, and intercompany eliminations.
- Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate and resolve reconciling items.
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Review and analyze financial information to identify discrepancies, variances, or unusual transactions, and recommend corrective actions where appropriate.
- Assist with accounts payable, customer billing, and fund transfers, ensuring transactions are processed accurately, on time, and in accordance with company policies.
- Support internal and external audit activities by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
- Perform financial analysis and ad hoc reporting to support business and finance initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal controls.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and contribute to continuous process improvements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial information.
- Assist with special projects and other accounting responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience in a corporate or public accounting environment.
- Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting best practices.
- Experience supporting the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Experience preparing financial statements and supporting internal and external audits.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and other advanced functions.
- Proficiency in QuickBooks (required), including transaction processing, reporting, and account reconciliation.
- Experience working with ERP or accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, or similar) is an asset.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
- Experience supporting accounts payable, billing, cash management, and fund transfers is considered an asset.
- Progress toward or completion of a CPA designation is considered an asset.
- Experience leveraging AI-powered productivity and accounting tools to improve efficiency, automate routine tasks, and enhance data analysis is highly desirable.
Benefits:
- Accommodations available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process


















