Senior Accountant

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ALS provides a broad range of testing and analytical services to a wide variety of end markets and industries around the globe. We continue to remain a leader in the testing services industry and have established a distinguished reputation for providing best in class results and client services.

General Accountability:

Working within the accounting team, this person is responsible for performing a range of tasks supporting the overall accounting and internal control systems of the business.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly reporting packages including balance sheet, income statement and related bank and other reconciliations;
• Analyze financial data and create reports including CNI, inter-company receiving & processing revenue, invoice completeness and preliminary revenue;
• Administer, update and reconcile key Finance applications/databases including FRS Drill, Finance Live, AR Metrics, Seedpak Merge, Budget Viewer and Targit;
• Prepare budget templates, consolidated budgets and update/reconcile various systems with budget data;
• Prepare working papers for external auditors;
• Train and review work of junior Finance staff
• Account for fixed asset additions, disposals, transfers & depreciation.
• Assist in A/R management including performing credit research on clients, creating A/R performance reports, importing invoices and providing support/backup in A/R;
• Assist in sales tax management including preparation of sales tax returns, arranging remittances, reviewing sales tax self-assessment and determining sales tax recovery resulting from bad debts;
• Assist in tax management including preparation of T106 Interco Continuity schedule, combined financial statements for T2/T106, US tax working papers and other schedules as required;
• Issue and administer credit cards;
• Review a high volume of vendor invoices for prepaid/accrual implications and maintain the Prepaid/Accrual schedule;
• Process inter-company transactions;
• Post payroll entries to Finance system, reconcile 401K interco transactions, flexible spending account and H.S.A;
• Track, post, reconcile and review WCB initial premium and audit paperwork;
• Assist with projects throughout the year as requested by Director of Finance or Controller;
• Respond promptly to queries from internal and external stakeholders;
• Observe established safety regulations and comply with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures;
• Other duties as assigned by Manager.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• In-depth understanding of accounting software;
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Access, SQL Server and Microsoft Excel;
• Strong work ethic and orientation to detail;
• Proper management of deadlines;
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills;
• Proven leadership abilities;
• Strong customer service focus;
• Ability to work well independently and/or as part of a team;
• Demonstrate considerable initiative to accomplish tasks in a fast paced environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of a professional accounting designation;
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an accounting role.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit and/or stand for up to 7.5 hours per shift;
• Manual dexterity to perform repetitive tasks such as data entry.

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the different strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognized and valued. We therefore encourage applications from all individuals; particularly women, First Nations, people with disabilities and visible minorities.

ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.