Accounting Analyst

Principal responsabilities:

• Analyze performance of the business ensuring integrity, timeliness and usefulness of analysis
• Develop insightful commentary on performance and executive level presentation of data, drawing conclusion and support providing outlook
• Assist with the compliance with all corporate accounting controls and checks and balances
• Assist with accurate reporting and analysis of results including but not limited to executive level management reporting, period end financial statement preparation, governmental and regulatory required reporting
• Research IFRS accounting standards and assist in maintaining up-to-date accounting policies and financial statement note disclosures
• Responsible for ensuring all information from other areas of the company has been received and reflected in the financial statements appropriately
• Conduct research and prepare economic reports as needed for government requirements
• Conduct studies to analyze complex financial actions and prepare recommendations for policy, procedure, control and/or action
• Analyze cost centre detail and explain variances
• Assist with the month-end closing process by preparing journal entries, balance sheet account and profit and loss statement analysis to ensure proper financial reporting and accuracy
• Perform and/or review account reconciliations and analysis of significant general ledger accounts and sub-ledgers ensuring proper recording of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses
• Assist with analysis on topics such as rate of return, working capital requirements, and impact of governmental requirements
• Compile, analyze and evaluate key operating metrics across businesses and operating segments
• Efficiently working with team member located remotely
• Ensure that all balance sheet account reconciliations are complete and accurate in Blackline
• Perform continuous assessment of all accounting departmental processes and recommend re-engineering opportunities to improve the timing and accuracy of the department’s activities
• Maintain strong working knowledge of all company systems
• Miscellaneous other accounting responsibilities as required
• Learn and abide by the Messer Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct.
• Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and professionalism in all communications, actions and decisions

Required skills:

• Audit from Tier 1 or Tier 2 audit firm or accounting experience at a mid-size or large cash reconciliations

Required education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Math
• Master’s degree preferred

Required qualifications:

• Minimum 2-3 Years in General Accounting/ Finance environment

Other requirements:

• CPA (CA, CMA, CGA)

Join us and you will be part of a company that values and supports your career. We offer competitive pay and benefits, with set schedules, steady work and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.

Together we value innovation, efficiency and flexibility. Putting safety first, working with integrity and respect, we encourage everyone to find solutions for success. That means for our customers and for our colleagues. This makes us a great place to build a career where your skills are valued and developed.

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If you need assistance with the application or would like to request an accommodation, call (877) 243-1030.