Job purpose
In this role, the Intermediate Accountant will work closely with the CEO/CFO to drive the organization’s agenda through the management of day-to-day financial operations. Responsibilities also include maintenance of accounting records; accurate processing of financial transactions; oversight of biweekly payroll; and monthly review and reconciliations of financial related items. The Intermediate Accountant oversees the work performed by the Junior Accountant.
Duties and responsibilities
Department Leadership
• Lead, plan, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for performing a variety of accounting and financial office support duties.
• Train and manage staff in the finance and administration area.
• Verify the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
Monthly reporting and reconciliations
• Reconcile corporate credit cards, and employee reimbursement accounts.
• Monthly government reconciliations, reporting and remittances – HST, WSIB, etc.
• Monthly RRSP, Union Dues and other required remittances.
• Oversee monthly billing out of TrackTik to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Monthly review of invoices for completeness and accuracy
• Prepare monthly accruals and prepaid drawdowns for reporting
• Oversight and review of payroll alongside the CFO by performing spot checks, reviewing exceptions, overall totals, and other payment items to ensure they are accurate and follow Company policies and procedures.
• Record monthly vehicle loan and lease payments, manage debt schedules
• Prepare monthly revenue reconciliations
Administration
• Review purchases and sales entered through auto entry and publish to our records.
• Record upcoming contract hours scheduled for operations, and review at end of month to verify vacant hours/shifts
• Implement and review processes and controls.
• Deposit cheques
• Participate in weekly fleet meetings to understand the required departmental and project allocations of vehicle leases, fuel, and maintenance costs.
• Review new and existing Tracktik contracts for accuracy
• Review payroll employee data for accuracy and verify if updates in systems are required.
• Maintain records of customer contract rates
• Review and approval of purchase requisitions and POs.
• Perform regular Sage backups and data consistency verifications.
• Guide continuous improvement processes.
• Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Other duties as defined by the CEO/CFO
• Room for growth and introductions to financial planning and analysis
What we offer:
Professional Development
Competitive compensation
3 weeks paid vacation
Employer Health & Dental Benefits
Group RRSP 
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
or a combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of finance and accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of Sage accounting software.
• Experience in Payroll processing software. Experience in Payworks and asset.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Competencies
-Adaptable
Adapts well to changes in assignments and priorities; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; approaches change positively and adjusts behaviors accordingly.
-Leadership
has strong ethical and moral standards and provides clear direction to clients, partners and senior management team. Has the ability to influence opinions and creates new ideas and approaches. Provides clear goals and objectives and is open to change.
-Communication
Clearly conveys and receives information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the listener, helps them understand and retain the message, and invites response and feedback. Keeps others informed as appropriate. Demonstrates good written, oral, and listening skills.
-Formal Presentation Skills
Effectively presents ideas, information and materials to
individuals and groups. Effectively prepares and provides structured delivery; facilitates
meetings in a structured manner, can facilitate and coordinate group process.
-Strategic Focus
Understands how an organization must change in light of internal and external trends and influences; keeps the big, long range picture in mind; builds a shared long-range organizational vision with others. Committed to course of action to achieve long- range goals and influences others to translate vision into action.
Working conditions: Work will be in an office environment 40 hours per week and may periodically require travel off site.
Physical requirements: Requires ability to work at an office desk in a normal environment.
Direct reports: Junior Accountant
Disclaimer: This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required by the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.
Please send a copy of your Resume, Cover Letter to our email at [email protected], no later than December 27th, 11:00 am.
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace. We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, without regard to race, color, citizenship, religion, sex, marital/family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability. NORPRO Security Ltd. is an inclusive employer. Accommodation is available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Individuals requiring accommodation during the application and/or the interview process should contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements. Only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. An offer of employment will be conditional upon an acceptable Police Background Check For more information, check out our website at www.norpro.ca
