PAVRO Recruitment has partnered with one of the largest and well-respected hotel brands in the world in their hunt for a Jr. Accountant- Cost Accountant (Jr. Controller) in Niagara Falls, ON.

What will I be doing?

The Junior Accountant will provide accounting support activities for the Finance department by performing daily accounting tasks with a focus on payables and project cost accounting, contributing to the overall efficient operation of the department. They will have responsibility over end-to-end accounts payable functions, as well as general accounting tasks, reports, audits and streamlining processes.

Junior Accountant – Cost Accounting Responsibilities:

• Reconciles vendor statements, utilities, and banks accounts. Posts to and balances ledgers, process payments and compiles monthly reports.
• Regularly consults with vendors and internal team members, ensuring invoices are paid, and any issues are dealt with in a timely manner. Requests credits when necessary.
• Oversee implementation of and adherence to company accounting policies and operations
• Address client inquiries on invoice issues, PO questions, complete vendor forms, provide banking/tax forms
• Manages weekly cheque runs, wires, and verifies that adequate budgeted funds are available for payments and may schedule the issuance of payments and cheques
• Owns the project cost process including budgets, forecasts, and other analysis
• Provide timely, complete, accurate and relevant statements and participate in streamline financial reporting processes
• Develop recommendations regarding cost saving or profit generating opportunities and profitability improvement strategies
• Manage Capital/Fixed Asset accounting and approval process
• Acting as part of the support team for month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial activities
• Conduct special studies to analyze complex financial actions and prepare recommendations for policy, procedure, control, or actions
• Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit
• Protect assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls
• Contribute to strategic planning and review; prepare and complete action plans; implement and improve upon accounting and financial standards; resolve problems; complete audits; identify trends
• Special projects and reports as required
• Any other task assigned by the Director of Finance

Junior Accountant – Cost Accounting Requirements:

• A post-secondary education in accounting, economics, or finance; or equivalent in related experience.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in an accounting position
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation or program enrollment is an asset
• Proficiency with accounting software required, experience with Navision or Business Central valuable
• Advanced experience in accounting software, project budgeting and the Microsoft Suite
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and initiatives with ever-increasing responsibility
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels of management within the Company and outside vendors/customers
• Strong numerical proficiency, organization, critical thinking skills and excellent use of logic

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hours/ day
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• CPA or CMA designation (preferred)

If this sounds like you, please send a resume and an introduction on why you’re a great fit to: sebastian@pavrorecruiting.com

PAVRO Recruitment is a fair and equitable search firm. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.