Senior Corporate Accountant
PEO Canada is working on behalf of our client, within the Oil & Gas Industry, in the search of a Senior Corporate Accountant. The role will be directly involved in the consolidation process, elimination entries, Financial Statement, regulatory documents and some operational accounting items. The role will also complete various month end functions and preparation and completion of Financial Statements. This is a critical position in the accounting team ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and completeness of work as well as the alignment across geographical divisions. The Senior Corporate Accountant will be directly involved with the audit of Financial Statements and will also suggest process improvements, update documentation and monitor controls.
Description
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and record transactions and journal entries to accurately record the financial results of the company.
- Proactively prepare for month end and quarter end financial reporting requirements.
- Communicate with auditors as needed and monitor and perform controls.
- Oversee and take ownership of accounting process for payroll items in Canada.
- Assist in closing the general ledger in five workdays each month, including corporate month end entries and intercompany entries. Suggest and implement ways to shorten the month end close.
- Assist with the analysis and preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting packages and Financials.
- Assist with or complete memos as needed for any specific reporting items and help with any required regulatory filings.
- Directly oversee the consolidation process, including elimination entries, and ensure accuracy and completeness of final consolidated numbers.
- Prepare analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts comparing prior months and to any budget or forecast numbers as necessary.
- Take a leading role in the preparation of Financial Statements and related financial documents.
- Ensure the accuracy, timeliness, coordination and integrity of accounting information that aligns across all divisions.
- Design, implement and align consolidated reports.
- Prepare or review journal entries with appropriate support as necessary.
- Prepare memos related to the financial results and any unusual accounting items in the period.
- Be directly involved to ensure accuracy of all financial related regulatory compliance items.
- Ensure all data, processes and information are appropriately and accurately transferred from satellite offices to head office to consolidate the accounting process.
- Positively contribute to the team culture and provide guidance to other team members as needed.
- Support team members as needed.
Required Skills
Qualifications:
- Completion of post-secondary education in accounting or a related field.
- An accounting designation (CPA) with minimum 3 years’ experience at an accounting firm or at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Experience in audit process and documentation of controls process and accounting procedures
- Knowledge of IFRS accounting principles and application in accounting treatment.
- Highly skilled in Excel, strong knowledge of other MS products (Word, Teams, PowerPoint, etc).