Purpose of the Position:
The role focuses on providing technical accounting expertise to the executive team of Bioriginal, while supporting accounting operations across the organization. The role serves as a key accounting resource, providing guidance and mentorship to team members and applying a continuous improvement mindset to enhance accounting processes and reporting systems. The Senior Accountant plays an important role in supporting the financial health of the organization.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Prepares and assists with preparation of month-end and year-end financial statements.
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Ensures the Company is following accounting best practices.
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Performs variance analysis and prepares account reconciliations.
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Generates various accounting and financial reports to meet the needs of the business.
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Provides general oversight to various accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger and taxes.
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Analyzes transactional data and prepares journal entries as appropriate.
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Assists with subsidiary and parent Company consolidations, including international subsidiaries.
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Assesses and recommends improvements in accounting procedures and systems.
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Assesses internal controls (including risk assessments) and provides recommendations where gaps exist.
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Assists with financial and tax audits.
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Stays on top best practices, trends, changing legislation and ensures the Company is in compliance.
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Provides leadership and guidance to junior accounting staff as required.
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Participates in special projects, system implementations, financial analysis and other requests as needed.
Skills, Experience and Education:
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
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CPA designation (or actively working towards) is preferred.
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Minimum of 2-5 years of related experience is required, with previous leadership experience preferred.
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Proficiency in utilizing ERP systems, accounting software and Microsoft excel is required.
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Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills required.
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Cashflow management
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Strong attention to detail and accuracy is required.
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Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
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Strong collaboration and communication skills required.
