Accountant

Description:

Accountant
Mississauga

The Opportunity

McClelland Premium Imports is a privately-owned growing national importer of some of Europe’s finest beers. Our beers are of the highest quality, rich in history and tradition. We are looking to hire a results-oriented individual who is passionate about beer and looking to embark on a journey to assist our Finance Department in the Mississauga office.

Description of Role:

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the desired candidate will have the following responsibilities:

· Identify cost saving opportunities and inefficiencies.

· Review and analyze General Ledger transactions and prepare accurate and complete journal entries.

· Monitor and analyze monthly variances to budget and trend analyses.

· Perform Balance Sheet account reconciliations.

· Manage cash flow planning and cash disbursements.

· Manage full cycle accounting (AP, AR, GL, reconciliation).

· Preparation and filing of monthly taxes.

· Perform monthly, quarterly and year end close processes.

· Assist with policy and procedure documentation.

· Prepare financial statements and internal reporting.

· Monitor customer accounts and collection process.

· Assist with landed cost calculations.

· Ensure compliance with Canadian accounting standards.

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

· 3-4 years’ experience - AP, AR, JE, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations

· University degree in Accounting and Finance required.

· Completed CPA.

· Advanced knowledge of MS Excel is required (financial formulas, pivot table proficiency, power pivot/DAX).

· Strong interpersonal skills, detail oriented.

· Excellent oral and written fluency in English

· Excellent organizational and time-management abilities

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs

· Experience with inventory and cost accounting is an asset.