Everguard Fire and Safety (Everguard) is a multi-industry fire and life safety services and solutions company with comprehensive product offerings; globally recognized product and solution partners; installation, commission, inspection, and testing services and 24/7/365 support. We are proud to employ a diverse team of professionals across Canada who are focused on delivering high-quality products, solutions, and service to our clients. Every day our team members apply their unique knowledge, skills, and abilities to their work, living by our principles of Accountability, Continuous Improvement and Teamwork. We love what we do, and we are always seeking enthusiastic talent to join our team.
As our Senior Accountant you will be responsible for various full cycle bookkeeping activities and supporting month end reconciliations and reporting, as well as providing general accounting support. Some of the expectations of this role include:
- Preparing and entering daily and month-end journal entries;
- Performing account analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements, intercompany accounts, capital assets, accruals, prepaids and corporate credit card accounts;
- Preparing and filling quarterly sales tax returns;
- Preparing documentation for external auditors;
- Administering accounts payable and accounts receivable in line with the company's established accounting processes;
- Maintaining digital filing and record keeping; and
- Supporting execution of various accounting activities and projects as required.
The successful candidate would bring a variety of competencies to the role including:
- Ability to safely execute high quality work
- Professional and customer service focused mindset
- High level of self motivation
- Keen attention to detail
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams as well as, independently
- Ability to demonstrate strong problem solving skills
- Flexibility to address changing situations/priorities and solve problems as they evolve
- Ability to translate analysis of financial accounts, transactions and documents into meaningful findings and actions for the organization
- Knowledge of GAAP, as well as demonstrated proficiency working with various computerized accounting and/or ERP systems such as Syspro, and software such as Microsoft Office is a must.
They must also possess the following experience and/or education:
NOTE: All combinations of education in a related field and experience will be considered.
- A minimum of 5 to 7 years' experience full-cycle accounting, preferably in a multi-divisional/multi-jurisdictional organization
- Business Management Diploma or Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
Everguard offers a competitive compensation based on candidates' combination of education and work experience, and benefits package, including health and dental insurance; retirement savings and leave programs. If you are excited by the opportunity to contribute to a highly successful and growing company and interested in being part of a dynamic team, we want to hear from you.
Applications must be submitted no later than May 17th, 2024.
We embrace diversity across all our operations and foster a respectful and inclusive work environment. Individuals that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills are encouraged to apply.