Reports to: CEO, DOO, and company ownership
Line Management responsibility for: Accounting Clerk(s)

The Role

Are you an individual who loves dealing with a diverse set of projects that are shipped to locations all around the world? Do you consider yourself organized, sharp, concise, and quick to respond? Are you the type of person who thrives in a team environment of artists, developers, and engineers?

Niscon Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead our in-house accounting team and work along with our corporate finance team. We develop, manufacture, and install Motion Control Systems in Live Entertainment Facilities in diverse locations such as Egypt, Singapore, Mexico, Macau, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and throughout North America and Europe.

If you are looking for your next challenge, consider joining Niscon in this important role. Our best candidates are smart, curious, and talented problem solvers who enjoy the daily challenges of a fast-paced bespoke manufacturer. If you think you have the skills and interest to be a part of a challenging and rewarding industry look no further and send us your resume.

The essential contribution of the Senior Accountant is managing the short-term and long-term needs of the company by maintaining finances to keep projects moving forward and reporting on sustainable growth. The Senior Accountant will establish accounting procedures in concert with the COO and Corporate Financial Officer to ensure Niscon is compliant with all accounting standards and practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Foster a culture of continuous inclusivity and improvement.
• Manage all phases of accounts payables and accounts receivables.
• Participate in the establishment of a structured internal accounting framework that meets the needs of the company, keep it up to date and ensure that it is available and properly communicated to the people concerned within the company.
• Oversee and lead the payroll process, providing guidance and direction to department leaders to ensure payroll accuracy and processing.
• Manage and record accounts receivables including, order confirmations, distribution of invoicing, letters-of-credit filing, and proforma shipping invoices.
• Understand, manage, disperse, and receive funds in multiple currencies.
• Distribute expenses and labour against projects.
• Prepare regular reports and summaries of accounting activities as required, including cash flow, bank position, and project financials.
• Verify recorded transactions and report irregularities to CEO, Director of Operations and Finance Officer.
• Create month-end closing including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• File month-end closing with company ownership for distribution to financial institutions.
• Coordinate inventory counts at all locations.
• Assist with consolidated budgeting and forecasting process.
• Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Management reports for Operations and Finance Directors.
• Variance analysis on actual results vs budget and forecast.
• Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures, and internal control.
• Establish and maintain rigorous internal controls.
• Participate in the consolidation of the monthly results of the company.
• Prepare quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements including the related notes.
• Prepare annual audit files, working papers, and non-consolidated statutory financial statements for preparation by company tax accounting firm.
• And you can certainly add other responsibilities to this list depending on your skills and interests!

Personal Qualities Required:

• Demonstrated ability to develop and foster positive relationships, both internally and externally.
• Highly organized with well-developed time-management skills and processes for managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences, including non-technical.
• An analytical and strong binary arithmetic mind.
• Rigorous in approach to all tasks with a sense of responsibility and organization.

Technical Skills/Capabilities Required

• Experienced with Sage50 Accounting Software
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Create trusting and successful working relationships with colleagues, vendors, and customers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word, and Excel).

Optimal Education and Experience

• 5 + years of general accounting experience
• Diploma or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation

Additional Assets

• In addition to English, applicants who can demonstrate an intermediate proficiency in oral and written French will be given special consideration.

Salary and Compensation

• We offer a competitive salary based on the experience of the individual, ($87,000 to $93,000).
• Our salary package includes a comprehensive family health and dental plan, RRSP contribution, and vacation compensation after the expiration of a 90-day probationary period.
• Opportunity for work-from-home / work-at-office hybrid scenario supported with secure remote access and home office equipment.

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