Job Summary:The Senior Accountant, reporting to the Site General Manager and the Finance Director with oversight of Canada & Mexico, will be responsible for supporting Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Treasury, Audit, and Tax compliance activities.Skills:Experience with SYSPRO ERP system is preferred and a strong asset.Full cycle month-end accounting experience required.Working knowledge of US GAAP is an asset.Strong technical skills in Microsoft Excel (including macros/v-lookups/pivot tables).Working knowledge of the various Mexican tax schemes (Income, sales, duties, etc.
).Experience in AR/AP functions is a strong asset.Proven strong analytical and financial modeling skills.Advanced English oral and written communication skills.Willingness to learn, excellent time management and organizational skills; must have initiative and work under minimal supervision.Adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.Must be able to put in extra efforts during month-end/year-end and other urgent deliverables.Ability to take on additional responsibilities as required.Responsibility & Accountability:Full ownership of Month-end close duties, including recording of journal entries, account reconciliations, and related analysis.
Preparation of month-end reporting packages.Cash management - daily monitoring of Canadian and US bank accounts, foreign exchange transactions, payments, and monthly loan compliance reporting.Assists with reviewing working papers/schedules and supervision/training of AR/AP staff.Preparation of weekly cash flow forecasts.Assists in tax compliance for US tax and information returns, including payments and preparation of information for external tax firms.Assists with preparation of the annual site budget.Drive bank and annual audit activities with bank and external auditors, including preparation of detailed working papers and related analysis.Backup and support for customer and AR related issues and activities.Assists with the annual insurance renewal process.Suggest process improvements and help maintain an effective internal control environment.Supervise AR/AP staff.Other projects as required.#J-18808-Ljbffr