a person concerned with the maintenance and audit of business accounts and the preparation of consultant reports in tax and finance.

Accountant Job Description 1:

About the Role
• Month-end close
• Reconciliation of accounts
• Account analysis
• Ad hoc work

About You
• Strong experience in Oracle 11i (GL,FA,Project modules)
• Strong communication skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to troubleshoot issues in Oracle
• Designated CGA/CMA or nearly designated

Accountant Job Description 2:

Responsibilities 

• Assist the President/Owner with annual budgets and forecasts.
• Deal effectively and independently with accounting issues raised by the support staff
• Prepare month end working papers and prepare quarterly reporting documents to the President/Owner.
• Prepare profit and loss statements and cost accounting reports.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions.
• You will provide training to members of the team, and seek out efficiencies within the department’s processes and systems.

• Analyze and review budgets and expenditures for Go Bee Industries.
• Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and review budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents.
• Analyze revenue and expenditure trends and recommend appropriate budget levels, and ensure expenditure control.
• Explain billing invoices and accounting policies to staff, vendors and clients.
• Resolve accounting discrepancies.

Qualifications and Experience

• CGA accounting designation or equivalent
• Knowledge of both Canadian and US accounting practices
• Knowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles
• Excellent understanding of tax law
• Knowledge of auditing practices and principles
• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes and regulations
• knowledge and experience of related computer applications
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in managing company budgets, financial reporting, financial data analysis, auditing, taxation and providing financial advice

• A team player who thrives in a creative environment
• Impeccable attention to detail, with highly-developed organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Planning and organizing skills
• Strong communication skills
• Information and task monitoring 
• Judgment and problem-solving 
• Supervisory skills
• Stress tolerance

Accountant Job Description 3:

Our client is an international service organization seeking an accountant resulting from an internal promotion. The role will be responsible for the month end close, preparation of financial statements, preparing and analyzing management reports, preparing and reviewing reconciliations, providing training on reconciliations and accounting processes, advising on correct general ledger accounts for transactions, and completing complex reconciliations. You will have the ability to spot discrepancies; raise any issues to management and work to seek out the correct resolution. You will provide training to junior members of the team, and seek out efficiencies within the department’s processes and systems.

The suitable candidate will have 4+ years in a similar accounting position, with strong experience with US GAAP, Canadian GAAP and IFRS. Strong systems skills including intermediate/advanced Excel skills. Completion of a designation CGA/CMA is preferred, combined with strong initiative, leadership potential and excellent communication skills are required.

Accountant Job Description Video:

The successful candidate for the position of accounting clerk will have a strong working knowledge and understanding of full cycle accounting and payroll. Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize is imperative. Requirements To qualify for this dynamic opportunity you will have a combination of education and experience. A minimum of 2 years progressive accounting and/or administrative experience is required with preference to applicants with AR/AP, payroll and/or Ceridian experience as well as general ledger experience. Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills are also needed. You will be detail oriented and have intermediate/advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

Accounting Clerk Job Description Sample 2:

Role and Responsibilities

Our client is seeking an Accounting Clerk to join their team.
- You will be responsible for general administrative duties as well as payment applications to AR, reviewing bank statements and identifying small and large payments for processing.
- MS Office skills are paramount
- Good Analytical skills and attention to detail
- A minimum of one years experience in an accounting capacity

Accounting Clerk Job Description Sample 3:

Duties include:
- Assist in the preparation of full cycle accounting;
- Perform daily activities such as invoicing, cheque runs, AR handling and AP handling;
- Communicate with management and staff to ensure information and records are received and processed accurately and on a timely basis;
- Other duties as required.

The ideal candidate should have at least 1 years experience in full cycle accounting. All new employees must undergo a criminal records check. Salary will commensurate with experience and education.

Accounting Clerk Job Description Sample 4:

Do you have 1 – 2 years experience working in the accounting field? Are you detail oriented and a real self starter? Do you have intermediate Excel skills? Do you thrive in a fast paced environment that is constantly changing? If this sounds like you, our client would like to meet you! You will have a minimum of 1 year experience in the accounting field, with experience working with accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll. If you are a self motivator with the passion to continue to grow in your field, then you are encouraged to apply to this role.

Job Details:
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Payroll
- Reconciliations
- Coding cash receipt
- Entering invoices
- Data entry and filing of invoices

Job Requirements:
- Strong Intermediate Excel Skills Required
- Post secondary education at college or university level
- 1 – 2 years Accounting Experience
- Team player
- Strong / effective communication skills
- Self starter and self motivator
- Strong attention to detail

Accounting Clerk Job Description Video:

The Accounts Payable Clerk will be responsible for auditing expense reports, tracking expenses, following up with employees regarding discrepancies, managing enquiries, data entry, validating invoices, and other support duties as required.

The ideal candidate combines one years’ experience in an accounts payable role with a post secondary education at the college level in business or accounting. A positive approach and strong customer service is extremely desirable. In addition the accounts payable clerk has the ability to work very well within a team, has proven adaptability and a good aptitude for learning. The successful candidate with have proven high level attention to detail and analytical skills, as well as, prior Microsoft Excel experience.

Job Setting: Consulting Engineering/Architectural office

Minimum Requirements: High School diploma required.Minimum 3 years of project billing experience required, with at least one of those years in accounting operations for a multi-discipline consulting engineering/architectural office, job cost support and invoice processing.Proficiency with Excel and MS Word critical.Must possess a high level of interpersonal and communications skills; demonstrated ability to interact with different experience levels of accounting staff and project managers within the Company. Communicate effectively both verbally and in written form.Must have strong problem solving skills, play close attention to detail, and have the ability to prioritize work. Must also have the ability to work well under pressure and deliver within required deadlines.

Job Description:
The successful candidate will:Update and review Billing Log as necessary.Review contract terms and verification of job setup paperwork.Ensure that submitted information is accurate and in compliance with company accounting standards and government requirements.Work with project manager to identify and verify information on project is under run or overrun.Prepare monthly accountability report at the end of each month to explain the billing status of a project.Work with project manager to finalize invoices for submittal to client.Develop expertise in all billing issues for assigned group of clients and interface with contract administrator for full understanding of contractual matters that impact invoicing a particular client and/or contract.Investigate and resolve billing issues to ensure jobs are billed within the appropriate time.

Billing Specialist Job Description Sample 2:

Job Setting: Accounting Firm

The successful candidate will be a member of the Finance & Accounting Team. The primary responsibility will be to process, verify, balance, and adjust billing and accounts payabletransactions requiring the use of independent judgement. An integral part of this role is liaising with internal project managers, accounts payable and credit and collections coordinators proactively. As well, the Billing Specialist is expected to seek continuous improvements in productivity.

Responsibilities include:

- Preparing and processing work in progress and billings to ensure that all client invoices are billed accurately, consistently within client requirements and on a timely basis.

- Reviewing and reconciling account balances in Work In Progress and in Accounts Receivable.

- Tracking the turnaround times for the billing cycle.

- Setting-up, editing, maintaining, and closing projects and proposals.

- Processing and recording accounts receivable transactions(1).

- Ensuring proper approval and allocation of payables(2) and internal accounting records(3).

- Coding, entering, reconciling, and balancing payables and internal accounting records.

- Facilitating, and processing cheque requisitions, employee advances, cheque runs, petty cash and travel compensation requests.

- Researching and resolving billing and accounts payable issues with external and internal clients.

- Educating the consulting staff on accounting topics and the capabilities of the accounting system to meet their needs.

- Assessing current billing operations, offering recommendations for improvement, and implementing new processes.

- Supporting the members of accounting with accounts payable tasks, billing tasks, accounts receivable tasks, and the development and completion of special projects.

(1) AR TRANSACTIONS, such as cash, direct deposits, terminal cash, and credit card payments.

(2) PAYABLES, such as vendor overhead and project chargeable invoices, employee expenses, out-of-office timesheets, and credit cards.

(3) INTERNAL ACCOUNTING RECORDS, such as journal entries, and travel compensation.

Job Requirements:

The preferred candidate will have the following skills and attributes:

- 3+ years experience; project accounting experience preferred.

- An equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Great communication

Billing Specialist Job Description Sample 3:

Job Setting: Oil & Gas Company Supplier

The successful Billing Specialist must be available to start immediately and meet the following qualifications. 2+ years of progressive experience in an online billing role. Exceptional attention to detail and an eye for spotting errors and discrepancies. Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to see issues through to resolution. Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Excel and a proven aptitude for computers. Preference will be given to individuals with experience working with ADP, or Cortex.

Description:
Our client, a progressive supplier to the oil and gas industry currently has a temporary opportunity for an experienced Billing Specialist with experience in electronic billings. This individual will be responsible for a number tasks associated with the timely and accurate billing to their oil and gas clients including: online processing of invoices, fielding customer enquiries, researching and trouble shooting billing issues, assisting customers with payment solutions reconciliation of accounts, and creation and upkeep of reports in Microsoft Excel.

A bookkeeper keeps record books, prepares invoices, writes checks, makes bank deposits, checks bank statements, and is responsible for tax payments.

Bookkeeper Job Description:

What are the responsibilities of the job?

. Full cycle A/P & A/R
. Monthly Remittances and government taxes
. Monthly reconciliations
. Answering the phone
. Filing
. General administration

Qualifications required:

. Minimum of 5 years Bookkeeping experience
. Proficient in Word and Excel
. Working Knowledge of Simply Accounting
. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

We are seeking a CA/CMA/CGA to operate in the role of finance manager. Reporting to the Vice-President, Finance, you will support the Divisional Vice-Presidents with the financial management and operational analysis.

Responsibilities include developing annual operational budgets in consultation with the operations team, monitoring and forecasting monthly financial results, developing and implementing a 5 year financial plan for the division, adhoc financial analysis to support business decisions. An integral partner with the Divisional Senior Management Team, you will develop, closely monitor and report to the Senior Management Team and Senior Leadership Team each month.

Financial Manager Job Description Video:

Responsibilities:

- Perform operational, financial and process reviews of all operations Identify key issues and opportunities for improvement by reviewing and analyze large amounts of information, and draw informative conclusions.
- Prepare practical recommendations to improve controls, cash flow, quality, effectiveness, efficiency and profitability.
- Present your conclusions and recommendations to management at all levels. Prepare clear and informative reports.
- Participate as an advisor in a wide variety of management requests: acquisition and divestiture due diligence, fraud investigations, process mapping, improvement teams, etc.
- confidentiality in all work and the ability to remain objective and independent.
- Both operations and financial knowledge required.
- 30% Travel

The Experience 

We have an immediate need for a Cost Accountant with a background in constructionand project work.  The role will start as a contract assignment with a strong potential to become permanent fulltime work within one year.  We are flexible on Full Time or a 3 to 4 day work week in this role.

Position Overview

The Project Accountant is responsible for the production of accurate and timely project proformas.  They are also responsible for all day to day maintenance of each of their projects (ie. cashflow, sales monitoring, etc).

Key Responsibilities

«  Able to manage financial reporting for 4-6  projects

«  Able to assist CFO in financial reporting to outside stakeholders

«  Provide accurate project reporting on a timely basis 

Specific Duties

«    Financial Reporting

«  Develop and maintain project proformas and real estate build-out models, capital plan, trial balances.

«  Liaise with development managers, construction managers, and sales division on job costing and project accounting issues.

«  Perform cashflow forecasting, cash management and financial reports.

«  Monthly job cost reporting and property under development review.

«  Communicate with quantity surveyors, appraisers, lawyers, auditors and bank personnel.

«  Assist in the preparation of management reports.

«  Bank reconciliation. 

Required Experience and Skills

«  Project accounting and job costing.

«  Strong accounting and analytical ability, minimum one-year industry experience.

«  Budgeting experience.

«  Prior working knowledge of accounting based software.

«  Computer literate with high level of Excel and Word skills.

«  Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

«  Ability to establish and meet work priorities and deadlines.

«  Self-motivated, results-driven professional.

«  Team Player.

«  Organized, assertive and decisive.

«  Proven ability to handle multiple tasks in a time-sensitive manner.

«  Strong communications skills (verbal and written).

«  Dynamic, proactive, resourceful and practical.