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Job Description - General Accountant (26001625)# Job Description| | || --- | --- || General Accountant(Job Number: 26001625) Primary Location:ON-Markham Finance Employee Type:Contract Pay Rate From:$25.96 CAD Pay Rate To:$27.69 CAD Description : **JOB SUMMARY** The General Accountant, under the direction of the Accounting Manager, will be responsible for supporting the Controllership unit, with a focus on the month-end closing process, financial reporting and analysis, as well as external audits. **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** * Preparation of monthly balance sheet account analysis and reconciliations * Responsible for the accurate and timely entry and analysis of financial information for month-end closing process * Analyzes variances to determine cause * Participate in the year-end audit and review processes * Support, maintain, and develop accounting systems * Assist in the development of reporting requirements as requested by corporate managers * Assist with the implementation and enhancement of month-end closing procedures * Contribute to implementing projects and process improvements in the department * Act as a supporting contact and work with the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing and Financial Planning and Analysis teams * Participate in ongoing internal and/or external continuing education activities * Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures. * Participate in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company's Quality Management System * Maintains confidentiality of client and corporate information and discusses same only with appropriate Bayshore personnel * Complete other tasks as requested Qualifications :QUALIFICATIONS * Post-secondary degree or diploma in accounting program * Working towards CPA designation is an asset * Two years of related accounting experience * Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office with proficiency in Excel, experience with Microsoft Navision is an asset * Excellent analytical skills with a high level of attention of detail * Exceptional time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and set priorities * Strong interpersonal and communication skills * Ability to work independently and as a part of a team * Ability to take leadership in special projects | | #J-18808-Ljbffr