Accountant

We are looking for a Senior Accountant for a well-established company in the Durham Region. As a Senior Accountant, your responsibilities will include financial statement preparation and consolidation, account analysis and reconciliations, cash flow analysis, budgets and forecasting, audit preparation, and internal control maintenance and regulatory reporting. We are looking for a candidate that possesses excellent Excel skills and is proficient with QuickBooks and Great Plains. The chosen applicant will also need to be able to work on-site full time. This temporary/contract position has the potential to extend to a long term role. Because this is a contract position, only qualified candidates who are not currently working, will be contacted. We expect for this role to start within the next 2-3 days so apply today! Profiles can also be emailed directly to sunnie.macpherson@randstad.ca.AdvantagesRewarding work in a positive environment Free on-site parkingCompetitive hourly payGreat potential for assignment extension or permanent placementTeam focused dynamicResponsibilitiesExecute monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables (journal entries, reconciliations, reports) in compliance with GAAPSuccessfully collaborate with business partners to ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, procedures, controls and provide support on special requests when necessaryParticipate in various department-wide initiativesAssist in coordinating quarterly reviews and testing with internal and external auditorsAllocate and prepare monthly consolidated P&L and Balance Sheet analysis reports for managementAnalyze financial information and report on financial results (trends, performance metrics, benchmarks)Commitment to continuously improve the automation of the accounting and reporting processCoordinate Ad-hoc projects as necessaryProvide Balance Sheet account reconciliationsQualificationsBachelor's Degree in Accounting.Previous experience with QuickBooks is a mustProficiency with Great Plains is an assetMinimum 5 years Accounting ExperienceHands-on experience working with general ledgersAbility to remain composed and efficient in a fast paced, deadline driven environmentAdvanced proficiency in Excel Experience with VLOOKUPs & and Pivot Tables preferredAble to multi-task and prioritize work effectiveExcellent problem-solving skillsSummaryRandstad matches skilled professionals with remote or on-site jobs in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, audit, taxation, payroll and more. Our experienced staffing professionals can promote you to employers and advocate on your behalf. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. For more opportunities, visit Randstad’s website. Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.