Sr Accountant
Christie Digital Systems Canada Inc.
Accounting & Finance
Ontario, Canada · Kitchener, ON, Canada
About the Opportunity:
We're looking for Sr. Accountant to join our Finance team to maintain integrity of accounting information and systems, in accordance with the standard and rules under GAAP, as well as other regulatory bodies. You'll have these opportunities to reconcile, analyze and synthesize financial data from business operations. They play active role in preparation of public financial statements and other regulatory reports. May evaluate the effects of changes in accounting regulations on Company's financial statements and accounting controls. Executes accounting policy and procedures and participates in internal and external audits.
Responsibilities:
- Manage monthly, quarterly and year-end financial closes including assigned journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations and accruals
- Perform monthly review of financials to assess accuracy/completeness and variance analysis
- Prepare reconciliation for foreign exchange adjustments, inventory and Intercompany balances
- Prepare audit schedules and quarterly consolidated financial statements to facilitate engagements with external auditors to ensure timely close
- Assist in the development annual budgets and prepare variance analysis for management team
- Ensure adherence to accounting principles and company policies
- Responsible for timely and accurate ad-hoc reports as needed
Location: Hybrid position in Kitchener, ON
What we're offering
A competitive salary, vacation, health & dental benefits and employer-matched pension plan. You’ll have opportunities to learn, grow, and collaborate with professionals on a global reach. Whether you’re working with the leading minds in the industry on high-profile projects, with internal teams to support continuous improvement, or with our customers to inspire and delight—your contributions will make a difference.
The experience and skills we value
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance and related field
- CPA designation with 5-7 years of progressive experience in accounting
- Strong understanding and experience with GAAP regulations
- Proven experience with financial reporting, general ledger functions, and the month-end/year-end close process
- Experience with multi-currency in global based company
- Detail-oriented and deadline driven with a high degree of accuracy
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to be able to establish and build relationships
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Self-driven and result-driven, continuously looking for process improvement
What will put you ahead:
- Public accounting experience
- High proficiency in accounting ERP software (preferably JDE or Oracle)
- Excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of cost accounting principles
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Mid-Advanced level of excel)
- Strong organizational planning, time management, and problem-solving skills
