Financial Accountant

Markham, ON

Job Title: Financial Accountant (full-cycle)

Department: Accounting & Finance

Wage Category: Annual Salary with Benefits

Report to: Controller

Since 2004, we have inspired the cosmetics industry with our award-winning cosmetics services. We embrace research and innovation - ceaselessly bringing advanced cosmeceutical technologies and ingredients into our creation.

We take pride in our innovation, expertise, and excellence in creating the finest cosmetic manufacturing and packaging solutions for our clients. We partner with the world’s top leading cosmetics companies in providing full integrated turnkey solutions. We value and respect individuality and personal initiative where all employees can develop, grow, and achieve their career goals.

Join us, and be the sparkle of our team!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for full cycle accounting duties including customer billing and vendor invoicing, month-end accrual & adjusting entries, GL account reconciliation, fixed assets continuity schedule, bank reconciliation and month-end foreign currency revaluation.
• Reconcile month-end inventory sub-ledger with GL; analyze inventory valuation, PPV and investigate any unusual transactions; monitor inventory aging and follow up obsolete inventory with the sales team.
• Review inter-company transactions with related companies and resolve any variances or discrepancies.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management reporting packages; perform preliminary reviews of financial statements, investigate and resolve any exceptional situations; analyze and compare financial results to historical data and budget targets.
• Participate in year-end closing, prepare year-end external audit schedules, and respond to various queries and requests from external auditors.
• Ensure timely and accurate HST/GST filing and remittance on a monthly basis.
• Support annual corporate tax filing working schedules, provide related information to external tax consulting firms, and ensure the daily transaction and period-end reporting are complied with tax requirements.
• Prepare annual budgeting and projections based on actual data and business assumptions.
• Conduct various analyses as assigned
• Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures

Qualifications:

• Completion of a bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Accounting designation is preferred, but not required.
• 3+ years experience in full-cycle accounting.
• Experience with SAP is preferred.
• Experience in a trading or manufacturing environment is an  asset.
• Knowledge of Mandarin is preferred due to task requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel/Word/PowerPoint).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.