Overview
General Accountant Jobs in Montréal, Quebec, Canada at Kruger Inc.
OVERVIEW
The General Accountant participates in all accounting-related tasks for the entities under his/her responsibility, including financial reporting, cash management, the budget process, and external audits. He/she ensures that accounting is complete and accurate, and that timely financial data is presented internally and externally on a monthly basis. In addition, the General Accountant ensures that internal controls function properly and are tested periodically.
RESPONSIBILITIES
· General accounting, including general ledger, journal entries, account analysis, intercompany balances, fixed assets, month-ends, JD Edwards systems and Cognos Controller financial consolidation software for Kruger Energy entities.
· Preparation of sales invoices.
· Provide support for tasks related to utility tax and sales tax and coordinate directly with the respective government entities (federal and provincial).
· Participate in the preparation of internal financial statements, financial reporting, and monthly observations.
· Support the Accounting Manager in the preparation of external financial reports (monthly/quarterly) for financial institutions.
· Assist in the preparation of cash flow forecasts for the entities under his/her responsibility.
· Actively participate in the preparation of the annual external audit.
· Collaborate with the Accounting Manager in the analysis of variances in corporate service expenditures and follow up with Cost Centre Managers.
· Contribute to the development of relevant accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc reporting procedures.
· Ensure that the various sites have implemented appropriate internal controls and procedures and ensure that these controls are functioning properly.
· Perform any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.
EDUCATION
· Bachelor’s degree in business administration/commerce or accounting, or an equivalent level of relevant work experience.
EXPERIENCE
· At least 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in accounting and business, including financial reporting, auditing, and taxation. Industry experience is an asset.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
· Thorough understanding of code requirements in Québec or other jurisdictions (Ontario, New York).
· Excellent knowledge of Excel.
· Experience with large financial systems (preferably JD Edwards).
· Knowledge of IFRS standards is an asset.
LANGUAGES
· Bilingual, French and English.
Title: General Accountant
Company: Kruger Inc.
Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Category: Accounting (Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Financial Analyst, Tax Accountant), Finance & Banking (Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Financial Analyst, Tax Accountant)
