Accounting Specialist

JOB SUMMARY:

Under moderate supervision, provides support for month-end closing requirements including fixed assets, journal entries, banking, financial reporting and closing requirements. Acts as a liaison between multiple departments to resolve issues or answer inquiries. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs accounting functions including monthly account reconciliations, monitoring certain monthly accruals and preparing journal entries in order to ensure proper reporting financials.
• Maintains and analyzes fixed asset ledger in order to ensure purchases are classified properly and fall within budget.
• Performs and analyzes monthly closing and various daily activities in relation to inventory and cash management.
• Ensures internal controls are operating correctly with the goal of zero deficiencies through JSOX auditing.
• Performs financial analysis and assists in financial reporting activities in order to ensure proper recording of transactions.
• Investigates and analyzes accounting and financial related data in order to reconcile and audit information.
• Performs more complex intercompany account reconciliation.
• Assists with process improvement activities including maintaining and implementing internal controls.
• Acts as a liaison between internal departments and other DENSO locations in order to resolve outstanding issues.
• Performs monthly financial reporting as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 0-3 Years of Related Experience

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must also have knowledge of GAAP/IFRS.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to discuss or transmit primarily factual information to internal and external customers in the normal course of performing duties
• Strong analytical skills to investigate, interpret and reconcile information from several distinct sources in situations where conclusions or resolutions are discernible
• Customer service skills to display a service-oriented attitude in addressing and responding to customer issues
• Intermediate understanding of accounting principles
• Cross functional team member
• Process improvement mindset
• Intermediate system knowledge
• Maintains full ownership of D-café
• Ability to take ownership of financial statements

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent 

Posting Type: Existing Vacancy 

Work Location: In person

BENEFITS:

• Company events 
• Company pension 
• Dental care 
• Discounted or free food 
• Employee assistance program 
• Extended health care 
• Life insurance 
• On-site parking 
• Paid time off 
• RRSP match 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Vision care 
• Wellness program 

Range of Expected Annual Salary, inclusive of discretionary annual bonus: $59,220 – $75,845

• Investigate, analyze, and reconcile accounting and financial information
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements
• Act as a liaison between internal departments and affiliates
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records
• Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure efficient processes
• Assist in month-end and year-end close procedures
• Maintain and update financial records and databases
• Prepare financial reports and present findings to management
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations
• Provide support and training to junior accounting staff

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting or a similar role
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Proficiency in using accounting software and MS Office
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems and processes
• Professional certification (e.g., CPA) is an asset