Summary:
Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the successful candidate will be a high functioning individual who is looking to be part of an evolving finance team in a leading Canadian animation company located in Ottawa. The Junior accountant will support vital accounting related to animation productions, working closely with the Controller and Payroll Manager. This role will require adoption of company processes run in Quickbooks Desktop and excel
Role and Responsibilities:
Responsible for processing, recording, and reconciling transactions
Responsible for monthly cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable processing, including expense reports and credit card transactions
Record monthly entries and assist in the monthly, quarterly and year end close procedures, including reconciliation of prepaids and capital assets
Preparation of HST returns
Perform payroll functions and benefits administration
Prepare working papers for Controller review relating to balance sheet management and intercompany accounts
Assist in other general accounting duties or projects as required
Provide recommendations for process and document improvement and support the ongoing finance transformation
Work well individually as well as with the team
Skills & Qualifications:
2+ years of accounting experience minimum
Experienced
with QuickBooks Desktop with good grasp of chart of accounts and customer/job set up
Proficient in Excel
Strong communication and time management skills
Strong interest in continuous learning
Responsive, reliable, highly organized, extremely detail-oriented, and exhibits a strong work ethic
Exceptionally discreet and reliable in handling highly sensitive and confidential information
University Degree in Accounting
Must be a Canadian citizen and an Ontario resident (for tax credit purposes)
Must be able available to work in office on a hybrid basis
What would make you stand out:
CPA designation in progress or recently completed is preferred
Project accounting experience in the service, manufacturing or construction sector
Experience with cost reports, cost tracking and budgeting
Experience working with multiple companies
