Description
Xplore Inc. is Canada’s fibre, 5G and satellite broadband company for rural living. Xplore is committed to the relentless pursuit of an improved broadband experience for all Canadians. Xplore is building a world-class fibre optic and 5G wireless network to enable innovative broadband services for better every day rural living, for today and future generations.
We are seeking a Financial Accountant based out of Markham, ON (Hybrid). This is a 13 month contract. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Accounting, this role will be responsible for assisting in the month end closing process, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and creating journal entries, preparation of commodity tax data for monthly filing, preparing daily cash summary, setting up and maintaining the Chart of Account and GL, vendor set up and any other ad hoc projects as required. The individual should have a strong understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and have experience using ERP financial systems.
Key responsibilities include:
- Responsible for Vendor Master Updates & Maintenance. Involves creating New Vendor accounts (i.e. add, update or make changes) in SAP within our control guidelines
- Prepare and post journal entries during the month-end period including posting entries received from the reporting team such as AFDA, ARO, and ECF
- Responsible for preparing Daily Cash Summary for the Executive team
- Prepare Commodity Tax data extract from SAP GL and filing return for all companies on a monthly basis.
- Responsible for Internal Order and Chart of Account (COA) Short Code updates and maintenance. COA involves creation of new General Ledger accounts, their positioning on the Financial Statements, and the structures to both our External and Internal Financial Statements. Short code mapping is also required for Revenue/Discount program maintenance in our CRM module. Internal Orders are from the Business Units and require input to SAP.
- Ensure all completed tasks are being certified in Blackline before final month-end close and assist in system upgrade testing related to the Finance team.
- Post weekly asset load receive from the Consignment Inventory Manager
- Update monthly subscriber statistics in SAP. Responsible for running IO settlement and cost/profit centers assessment before preliminary and final month-end close.
- Responsible for verifying payroll journal entry vs ADP reports including posting. Preparing and reconciling payroll clearing GL accounts.
- Responsible for Intercompany reconciliation and posting correction journal entries if necessary
The ideal candidate will possess:
- 2 years or more of related experience in a Financial Accountant role
- Strong attention to detail, ability to multi-task and handle changing priorities and tight deadlines
- Solid understanding of IFRS
- Good knowledge of financial operations & systems – GL and Closing processes
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience using ERP financial systems (SAP preferred)
- Enrolled or working towards a professional accounting designation (CPA)
- A high degree of integrity, responsibility and professionalism
- Successful track record working in a team environment
- Demonstrated analytical ability with focus on detail, accuracy and problem solving
Condition of Employment:
As a condition of employment and in order to comply with industry related data security standards, this position is subject to the successful completion of a Criminal Background Check. Details will be supplied to applicants as they move through the selection process.
Xplore is committed to creating an accessible environment and will accommodate disabilities during the selection process. Please let your recruiter know during the selection process of any accommodation needs.
