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| Position Type: | Contract |
| Location: | London, Ontario |
| Date Posted: | Aug 29, 2016 |
| Experience: | 5 Years |
| Education: | University Degree |
Job Description
Senior Accountant – Maternity Leave Contract
Are you a motivated self-starter with a knack for numbers and data entry? Do you have a keen attention to detail and work well in a team-based environment? We’re looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team. If this sounds like your dream job – we want you!
Company Profile
CARPROOF, a unit of IHS Markit (Nasdaq: INFO)., is a world-class data company, providing products and services that create insight through information for the automotive industry. Offering solutions in vehicle history, appraisal, valuation and more, the CARPROOF name is synonymous with trusted, impartial and comprehensive used vehicle data. CARPROOF’s vehicle history products are used by dealerships, consumers, major auctions, governments, insurance providers and police agencies across Canada, to help users buy and sell vehicles with full transparency. CARPROOF’s vehicle valuation portfolio includes Canadian Red Book, which is relied upon for accurate vehicle valuations by governments and insurance companies. Based in London, Ontario and founded in 2000, CARPROOF has been named one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies, and was also honoured with Deloitte’s 2013 Technology Fast 50™ and Fast 500™ awards. For more information about CARPROOF, visit www.carproof.com.
Job Details
Reporting to our Controller, CARPROOF is excited to announce the position of Senior Accountant.
This role is inherently cross-functional—the successful candidate will be an extremely organized, detail-oriented and communicative person that ensures the smooth operation of CARPROOF’s monthly accounting processes.
The successful candidate will be responsible for applying accounting principals and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare and maintain accurate records and books, create accurate and timely financial reports and manage the general accounting for the business as a whole. In addition to responsibilities for the recording and maintenance of the business accounting records, the Senior Accountant will play a pivotal role in the creation and calculation of variable compensation for both the sales team and CARPROOF employee base as a whole.
This position is a 14-month maternity leave contract with the possibility of evolving into a full-time permanent position.
Position Responsibilities
Education and experience required
Keys to success
CARPROOF’s core values are based upon upon integrity, gratitude, passion, innovation, performance and respect. The successful candidate will share these values.
This full-time position is based in CARPROOF’s London, Ontario head office and compensation includes base salary commensurate with experience, performance bonuses and health/dental benefits.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please visit our website.
https://www.carproof.com/about-carproof/work-at-carproof/current-positions
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
CARPROOF is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. Should you require any accommodation, please indicate this when you apply and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
Are you a motivated self-starter with a knack for numbers and data entry? Do you have a keen attention to detail and work well in a team-based environment? We’re looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team. If this sounds like your dream job – we want you!
Company Profile
CARPROOF, a unit of IHS Markit (Nasdaq: INFO)., is a world-class data company, providing products and services that create insight through information for the automotive industry. Offering solutions in vehicle history, appraisal, valuation and more, the CARPROOF name is synonymous with trusted, impartial and comprehensive used vehicle data. CARPROOF’s vehicle history products are used by dealerships, consumers, major auctions, governments, insurance providers and police agencies across Canada, to help users buy and sell vehicles with full transparency. CARPROOF’s vehicle valuation portfolio includes Canadian Red Book, which is relied upon for accurate vehicle valuations by governments and insurance companies. Based in London, Ontario and founded in 2000, CARPROOF has been named one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies, and was also honoured with Deloitte’s 2013 Technology Fast 50™ and Fast 500™ awards. For more information about CARPROOF, visit www.carproof.com.
Job Details
Reporting to our Controller, CARPROOF is excited to announce the position of Senior Accountant.
This role is inherently cross-functional—the successful candidate will be an extremely organized, detail-oriented and communicative person that ensures the smooth operation of CARPROOF’s monthly accounting processes.
The successful candidate will be responsible for applying accounting principals and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare and maintain accurate records and books, create accurate and timely financial reports and manage the general accounting for the business as a whole. In addition to responsibilities for the recording and maintenance of the business accounting records, the Senior Accountant will play a pivotal role in the creation and calculation of variable compensation for both the sales team and CARPROOF employee base as a whole.
This position is a 14-month maternity leave contract with the possibility of evolving into a full-time permanent position.
Position Responsibilities
- Responsible for monthly working papers and month-end close, including:
- Preparing month-end journal entries
- Accounting for accruals
- Prepaids
- Revenue recognition
- Fixed and intangible asset tracking and depreciation
- Reconciling of general ledger and sub-ledger accounts in addition to variance analysis when requested
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
- Prepare and present ad-hoc analysis as requested from various internal stakeholders
- Update operating plan with monthly results and prepare financial statements and other financial reports
- Provide leadership and support in areas of payables and receivables
- Cross-train and supervise bookkeeping related to new line of business
- Maintain and calculate employee information including bonus and commission entitlement, hires and terminations, vacation usage and entitlement, and record associated liabilities
- Assist the Controller with budgeting and forecasting as well as internal and external audits
- Provide support and interact with various departments and levels across the organization
Education and experience required
- University degree or college diploma in Business Administration/Accounting or equivalent
- Working towards the completion of CPA designation would be an asset
- Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices
- Full cycle accounting experience
- 5-7 years relevant accounting experience through working in a finance department of a company
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and flexible to shifting priorities.
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Microsoft BI Tool – PowerPivot an asset.
Keys to success
- Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently
- Extreme attentiveness to detail
- Solid prioritization abilities
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
CARPROOF’s core values are based upon upon integrity, gratitude, passion, innovation, performance and respect. The successful candidate will share these values.
This full-time position is based in CARPROOF’s London, Ontario head office and compensation includes base salary commensurate with experience, performance bonuses and health/dental benefits.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please visit our website.
https://www.carproof.com/about-carproof/work-at-carproof/current-positions
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
CARPROOF is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. Should you require any accommodation, please indicate this when you apply and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
