Accountant

**Accountant** **2 Month Contract\- Potential for Extension** **Toronto\- ONSITE** **30\-35 hourly** **Overview of Position** Reporting to the Manager of Finance, the Accountant is responsible for performing assigned accounting duties, including assisting with the month\-end close, supporting the day\-to\-day business activities, while ensuring constant adherence to internal financial controls and up to date with accounting standards. **Responsibilities:** * Assist with monthly financial closing process as necessary. * Preparing journal entries, working papers and bank reconciliations for corporate companies. * Assist in reconciliation of funding accounts for new projects. * Assist with quarterly and monthly tax filings. * Assist in monthly chargebacks and invoicing for corporate entities. * Assist in special projects and ad hoc reporting as required. **Skills/Qualification:** * Performed general accounting/bookkeeping duties for 3\+ years. * Self\-motivated and adaptable to a changing and fast paced corporate environment managing multiple competing deadlines. * Excellent verbal, written, analytical, and problem\-solving skills. * Team player, willing to always support the team. * Strong organizational and time management skills with keen attention to detail and an open attitude towards learning. * Computer literate including strong Excel skills and ability to adapt to and learn software. “AI may be used to screen, assess or select applicants for this position”.