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accountant

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Employer details Givens Engineering Inc.

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*Overview* We are seeking an experienced Accountant to assist in running our Canadian operation. We are a manufacturer of cranes, manipulators and special-purpose machines, with 2 plants in London, Ontario, employing 65 and one in Perrysburg, Ohio, employing 12. Our Ohio operation has its own accountant but you would need to correspond with our Ohio staff on an ongoing basis. Year-end accounting is done by a reputable outside accounting company, using our accounting data. *Responsibilities* * Full cycle accounting using Quickbooks to manage company data * Monthly bank and credit card reconciliations and daily monitoring of bank activities * Responsible for all Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including all invoicing, following up on overdue accounts, etc. * Preparing payroll and handling HST * Working in both CDN and USD to support our operations * Regular correspondence with purchasing staff to ensure smooth flow of information * Preparing Project Outcome reports that show the success or failure of individual projects * Preparing internal reporting packages for the ownership, bank, and outside accountant * Preparing the year-end package for our external accountant * Adhering to company reporting practices and suggesting new initiatives to help streamline accounting processes * Manage accounts payable processes, including invoice processing and payment disbursement. * Assist in corporate finance activities, including budgeting and forecasting. * Collaborate with other departments to gather necessary financial data. * Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards. * Provide support during audits by preparing necessary documentation. *Qualifications* * College Diploma or University Degree in accounting * CGA, CMA, CA or CPA accounting designation is preferred but not absolutely necessary * accounting experience is necessary, ideally 5 years or greater * experience with Excel; creation and alteration of spreadsheets is routine * experience with Quickbooks * strong written and verbal communication skills * familiarity with year-end procedures in a mid-sized environment This is not a supervisory position! You would work alongside other office staff doing day-to-day financial entries over a broad range of accounting activities (this is not a job for those who want to specialize in Payroll or in Accounts Receivable, for example). You would report to the company owner. The work is full-time and permanent. We offer a benefits package and pension plan. We value a long-term relationship. Our operation tends to have strong annual growth, which is propelled by continuous R&D work. We are breaking ground for a new plant in London and plan more expansion in the US. Check us out at giveng.com and consider joining our team! Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $26.00-$40.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40 per week Additional pay: * Overtime pay Benefits: * Dental care * Profit sharing * RRSP match * Vision care Flexible language requirement: * French not required Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday Experience: * Accounting: 3 years (required) Work Location: In person Expected start date: 2025-01-05