General Accountant - 12-month contract

Company Description

Who We Are

With every job, there’s always the question of “why”. Why join a company? Why be part of their mission? Here, the why is easy. It’s because at some point, we’ve all needed someone there for us.

At the OTIP Group of Companies (OGC), we believe that something special happens when employees feel valued for the work they do, supported as the people they are, and included in the very fabric of the organization: they bring their best to work every day. And that's why we mean it when we say we put our people at the centre of everything we do. Join us as we grow our way into a future that reimagines what it means to deliver meaningful benefits support and service.

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

The General Accountant is responsible for providing financial information for assigned companies. This includes creating and entering monthly journal entries and analyzing and reconciling general ledger accounts.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the core parts of your role will be to: 

• Post account transactions and maintain accounts for general ledgers and sub-systems.
• Complete period-end close procedures including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations and reports.
• Support audit by preparing year-end schedules and financial reports for all assigned entities, and assist external auditors as required.
• Participate in corporate and finance projects in support of organizational goals.
• Reconcile statements and transactions, prepare monthly bank reconciliations and perform monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
• Review inputs into general ledger to ensure proper coding.
• Follow internal accounting controls to keep financial information confidential.
• Perform other duties within competence, as assigned.

Qualifications

Let’s Talk About You: 

This is the unique blend of skills and experience we would love to see in an ideal candidate:

• Post-secondary education in accounting, business or related subject.
• Completion of a recognized accounting designation program (i.e. CA, CGA or CMA).
• A minimum of three years’ experience in the accounting field.
• Knowledge of accounting software (i.e. ERP, general ledger, accounts payable, cash management, Microsoft Dynamics 365, etc.).
• Intermediate knowledge of all aspects of financial and operational accounting, including auditing, tax research and project accounting.
• Intermediate knowledge of fund and inter-company accounting.
• Knowledge of audit schedule and audit working paper preparation.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• The demonstrated ability to collect, compare and analyze all information and figures with great attention to detail, while using reason and logic to solve complex problems and concepts.
• Superior time management and organizational skills as well as strong project management skills to manage competing priorities.
• Exceptional communication skills and a demonstrated ability to deal effectively with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
• The ability to communicate in French is considered an asset.

We also consider your potential. If you know you have what it takes to do the job, but your experience doesn’t exactly match the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply and provide us with more details about why you think you would be a great fit.

Additional Information

Some of the Perks We Offer:

We offer best-in-class pension and benefits, total reward programs and comprehensive mental wellness supports to set you up for every success in and outside of work. Here are just some of the reasons you’ll love working here:

• Rewarding salary and bonuses that truly value your dedication
• Industry-leading group benefits with 100% premium coverage (excluding LTD) that start on your first day
• Defined benefit pension plan for a financially confident retirement
• 100% coverage of approved continuing education and licensing fees (including RIBO courses in Ontario)
• Access to a wealth of learning resources, including LinkedIn Learning for professional development
• Flexible work-from-home and hybrid options
• Unlock your potential with opportunities for advancement

Let’s work together! If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online.

OTIP and its group of companies strive to create an accessible and inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the recruitment and selection processes and provide accommodations for persons with disabilities.

As a business, we protect what matters most to our members. As an employer, we value what matters most in our workplace. Together, this includes fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all. We are committed to learning and evolving so we can continue to celebrate what makes us special. You are who you are, and our differences are what make us unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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