Accountant

Our client is hiring a General Accountant to join their remote team in Southern Ontario. The General Accountant will play a key role in supporting the day to day accounting operations of the organization. This individual will be responsible for core accounting functions including journal entries, month end close, financial statement preparation, and financial analysis. The role offers exposure across multiple areas of accounting and is well suited for a detail oriented accountant looking to continue developing technical and analytical skills in a well rounded environment. **Key Responsibilities** * Prepare and post monthly journal entries, including fixed assets, inventory, accruals, and prepaid expenses * Maintain and reconcile fixed asset subledger, including depreciation and disposals * Record and reconcile inventory related transactions and support inventory valuation processes * Prepare month end and year end reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts * Assist with quarterly, and annual financial statement preparation * Support financial analysis, variance analysis, and reporting for management * Assist with budget preparation and forecasting as required * Support internal and external audit requests, including documentation and schedules * Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and applicable accounting standards * Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the accounting function **Qualifications and Experience** * 3\+ years of progressive accounting experience in industry or public accounting * Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and month end close processes * Experience with fixed assets, inventory accounting, accruals, and prepaid expenses * Exposure to financial statement preparation under GAAP * Strong Excel skills and experience working with an ERP or accounting system **Skills and Attributes** * Strong attention to detail and accuracy * Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret financial data * Well organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines * Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate cross functionally * Proactive and curious with a desire to continuously learn and improve Accountant Job in Waterloo, ON \| Robert Half *This job posting is for a current vacancy with our client.* *Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.*