Staff Accountant
Temporary On-site | London, ON
Description
- 10-30 Hours per week
- Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and regulatory requirements.
- Perform account reconciliations including general ledger reconciliation, bank reconciliation, and balance sheet reconciliation to ensure data accuracy.
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes using accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, or PeopleSoft.
- Record journal entries accurately, including debits & credits, ensuring proper documentation for audit trails.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures, including accrual accounting and financial report writing.
- Support internal controls compliance
- Conduct financial analysis such as cash flow analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and account analysis to inform management decisions.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts regularly to maintain data integrity across systems like Microsoft Excel or specialized financial software.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on regulatory reporting requirements related to securities law, governmental accounting standards, or nonprofit regulations like LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit).
- Mentor junior staff or interns on accounting best practices, technical accounting concepts, and software tools.
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of compliance and regulatory reporting standards.
- Proficiency with accounting software including QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, PeopleSoft, or similar platforms.
- Experience with non-profit and small business accounting practices
- Technical expertise in financial concepts such as double entry bookkeeping, accrual accounting, and journal entries.
- Ability to interpret complex financial reports and prepare clear financial statements.
- Excellent analytical skills with experience in financial statement interpretation and financial management.
- Familiarity with governmental accounting standards and securities law considerations for public entities or private equity firms.
- Skilled in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and creating detailed reports.
- Knowledge of payroll processing, tax experience related to finance operations, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor team members effectively while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Join us to leverage your expertise in accounting while making a meaningful impact through precise financial stewardship
- Ability and disciple to work from home without direct supervision
