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Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

Waterloo, Ontario

Responsibilities Oversee the daily accounting activities of the accounting department with a staff of 2. Ensure that monthly financial statements are complete, accurate and timely for 40 different companies. Prepare and post month end journal entries for various entities. Prepare weekly cash management reports. Complete year end working papers for 40 different companies. Inter-company reconciliations for 40 different companies. Prepare government reports, including HST, WSIB, and Statistics Canada. Process and manage bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls for 8 companies. Benefit administration for 8 companies. Assist with bank reconciliations, accounts payable and accounts receivable in multi currencies. Analyze financial data for accuracy and completeness. Maintain the Quickbooks accounting system for 40 databases. Assist with any financial audits. Liaison with external accounting firm. Maintain organized set of files and records that document financial transactions.

Hawkesville, Ontario

Responsibilities:Oversee the daily accounting activities of the accounting department.Ensure that monthly financial statements are complete, accurate and timely.Prepare government reports.Supervise, direct, review and organize the work of the accounting staff.Ensure accurate key performance indicators (KPI).Analyze financial data, prepare ad hoc reports.Maintain organized set of files and records that document financial transactions.Perform other accounting duties as assigned.

Kitchener, Ontario

Responsibilities: Lead a team of six employees within finance and payroll , to ensure the accurate and timely entry of expenses and revenue.Produce accurate financial reports for three divisions within the organization, in multiple currencies, under tight deadlines while ensuring compliance of statutory legislations and regulations.Analyze any variances from the established budget and report issues to upper management.Complete the monthly bank reporting to ensure the continued use of a line of credit.Create accounts receivable reports to analyze overdue customers that are in need of follow up.Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.Liaising with auditors for year-end preparation and income tax returns.

Kitchener, Ontario

Accounting responsibilities: Month end closings and journal entries in multi currencies.Account analysis and reconciliations.Control of accounts receivable, collections and invoicing.Cash receipts and daily bank account reconciliations.Support for internal and external audits.Fixed asset management.Support for accounts payable as needed.Inter-company reconciliations.Preparation and filing of HST, GST, VAT and other commodity tax returns.Payroll responsibilities: Process weekly payroll using ADP and Ouipay outsourcing companies for approximately 120 employees.ROE, T4, EHT, Payroll source deductions verification.

Guelph, Ontario

Accounting responsibilities: Manage the accounting records for two divisions.Accounts payable and accounts receivable processing and reconciliation.Bank and credit card reconciliations.Financial reporting.Inter-company transactions.Managing implementation of new customized accounting software.Payroll responsibilities: Process and oversee all aspects of bi-weekly payroll using NEBS outsourcing company.ROE, T4, EHT, WSIB, Payroll source deductions verification.

Kitchener, Ontario

Payroll / Accounting responsibilities:Weekly payroll for approximately 126 hourly and salary employees.EHT, WSIB, RRSP, CSB, Child Support, Garnishee and Payroll source deductions remittancesPreparation of record of employments.Daily bank reconciliations for 6 bank accounts both US and CND funds, including daily cash reportPreparation of weekly cash position and key measurable reports.Assist with GL reconciliations and monitoring,Assist with month end reporting.Accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.Involved with cost accounting.Credit card reconciliation for approximately 50 employees.Process employee travel expense reimbursements and cash advances in a job cost environment.Human Resource responsibilities:Company benefit plan administration.New employee orientation and set up.

Accounting/ Payroll responsibilities:Accounts receivable and accounts payable in multi currencies.Financial reporting.Bank and credit card reconciliations.EHT, Payroll source deductions, WSIB, GST and PST remittances.Payroll functions for 25 employees, ROE preparations.Human Resource responsibilities:Company benefit plan administration.New employee orientation and set up.Maintain employee files and contracts.Support recruitment process.Office Management responsibilities:Manage receptionist and oversee all administrative and day to day operations of the business.Organize all travel arrangements, training workshops, trade shows and advertising.Purchasing.Manage client database - ACT.

Waterloo, Ontario

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