Accounting Analyst

Job Purpose : Our client is in search of an experienced Accounting Analyst interested in joining a dynamic team under the supervision of the Regional Controller. The selected candidate will be responsible for reconciling general ledger accounts related to transport, as well as optimizing the report presenting process.

Responsibilities :

• Ensure bookkeeping : analyse and reconcile general ledger account reports relative to transport costs;
• Explain discrepancies in the information or documentation in order to ensure data accuracy and compliance with internal controls and accounting policies;
• Produce and present various reports while respecting deadlines;
• As a resource person, participate in various special mandates for the transport section;
• Execute various standard tasks and administrative activities;
• Actively participate in the developement of the budget process;
• Participate in certain activities related to the monthly closing of financial statements;
• Analyse and audit the pay cycle to ensure compliance;
• Analyse et vérification des coûts de revient dans le but de suggérer des solutions rentables. Analyse and verify the costs of returns in order to suggest profitable solutions.

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting;
• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience, ideally in the transport service industry;
• Professional designation in accounting – an asset.

Competencies :

• Excellent ability in French (oral and written) and functional English;
• Profound knowledge of MS Excel;
• Experience with the AS400 software – an asset;
• Ability to work in a team and communicate with all the hierarchical levels in the organization;
• Ability to rapidly adapt to change;
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to take good decisions rapdily through experience and sound judgement;
• Ability to work with incomplete information, sometimes under pressure.