Chief Accountant, Transactional Services

Rivière-du-Loup, QC, Canada
Full-time

Company Description

Our client offers subcontracting services in mechanics and welding, and also specializes in maintenance, repair, installation and replacement of production equipment on site.

The company has three manufacturing and repair shops offering a full range of industrial processes.

The organization also stands out with its expertise in on-site machining work thanks to its numerous mobile equipment and its specialized workers.

Ensuring the continuity of operations in the mining, maritime and industrial sectors for 90 years, the company is considered a leader in its market.

This position offers a unique opportunity to play a vital role in the financial management of a successful business. If you are a competent and motivated accounting professional ready to take on this challenge, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description

Reporting to the Financial Director, the Chief Accountant for Transactional Services is responsible for managing the accounts payable and receivable transactions team. More specifically, he or she will:

Set priorities and ensure that tasks are completed within the expected time frame, and measure results and follow up
Perform end-of-month analyses and participate in the reconciliation of year-end reports
Prepare monthly and weekly management reports for management (cash collection report and department performance indicators)
Supervise the performance of corporate and compliance activities (taxes, deposits, provisionals, tax returns, etc.)
Ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of transactional processes
Establish and maintain a relationship with operations and payroll managers to ensure that quality inputs are obtained for the production of financial statements and control of cash management
Make improvements to the period-end process and ensure compliance with the financial statement release schedule
Participate in the production of financial analyses and dashboards (tools), the budget process and the establishment of cost prices
Participate in the year-end process and collaborate in the preparation of the year-end audit
Act as a resource person for his/her team and managers of department

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting with at least 1 year of experience or DEC in accounting with 5 to 7 years of experience
In-depth mastery of accounting principles
Good leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop team members
Strong analytical skills and ability to solve problems effectively
Good command of accounting software and computer tools
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Additional information

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We subscribe to the principle of employment equity.