Accountant

Core Job Function:

Deliver high quality finance and accounting services in accordance with generally accepted Accounting standards and the operational requirements of the business. Analyze financial data and prepare reports on a timely basis. Provide strategic advice and counsel on finance-related matters that impact the business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Functional

1. Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to book of accounts, i.e., General ledger accounts, etc.
2. Documenting business transactions using Mitchell’s software application.
3. Verify and reconcile leases, contracts, orders, and prepare reports to validate individual transactions prior to settlement.
4. Review, investigate and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries.
5. Deliver required financial reports in keeping with schedule set by management
6. Provide advice and assistance to management of potential problems i.e. cost over-runs,  excessive charges, etc.
7. Recommend models/new reports to depict financial and related activities tailored for specific business lines, where appropriate.

 

Organizational

1. Produce the annual draft budget for discussion in consultation with the Managing Director and the Operations Manager for their review and approval.
2. Provide management with timely advice on finance matters related to their areas of responsibility.

Managerial

1. Attend all required management meetings bringing finance-related items of importance as business items for the agenda.
2. Manage Accounting personnel and provide any related training as may be necessary periodically to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the team.
3. Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Managing Director periodically

 

SUMMARY PROFILE 

Personality: Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook and a clear focus on high quality performance and business profit. A natural strategic planner who critically assesses situations and keep management apprised of potential impacts. Works well with limited supervision. Good team player.

Flexibility and Adaptability: Able to work extended hours on occasions when required.  Able to adapt to a work schedule which best fits the vagaries of the business from time to time.

Specific Job Skills: Strong accounting background with at least 10 years’ experience working in the Accounting field. Experience in an automotive business environment an asset. Experienced in designing budgets and creating report formats for financial reporting purposes. 

Qualifications/Computer skills/Knowledge of Accounting Software: Master's Degree, CPA designation or their equivalent.  Must be willing to learn Mitchell’s software and demonstrate prior experience with a range of other accounting software applications.  Should have a good working knowledge of MS Office products (Excel in particular).  Must be comfortable using the phone and electronic email regularly as standard business tools.

Business and Client Relationship Skills: Must be willing to be cross-trained as support to the operations side of the business periodically. While a back office senior team player, must have strong customer service engagement skills, as the incumbent may be needed in client-facing situations that may arise.  Experience in the automotive industry would be a core asset.

Management Ability:  Must be willing to provide on-the-job training to accounting support personnel. Proactively bring matters to the attention of the senior team and management, which are likely to impact the business plan in some unplanned way.  Always solutions focused.