Huron Tractor is one of John Deere’s largest partners in Canada, with nine locations servicing Southern Ontarians from East to West.
 
Our approach to business has always put the customer first. We’re proud to serve a community of customers that spans agricultural and commercial organizations to homeowners, with one of the largest inventories of machines and parts in Canada.
                                                                                           
Junior Accountant
Location: Exeter
Position Type: Full-Time Contract - Potential for Full Time
 

Job Responsibilities

• Gathers, analyzes and prepares data for financial reports which may involve the application of advanced principles of accounting.
• Prepares journal entries and account reconciliations and analyses for both month-end and year-end closing.
• Reconcile and analyze trial balance accounts monthly, review reconciliations prepared by others, and promptly research and correct any variances
• Maintain books and records in accordance with department policies and procedures and GAAP
• Identify exceptions and problems affecting accounting records, communicate same to management, and assist in their resolution
• Assists with preparation of financial data presented in the monthly package for the Board of Directors.
• Ensures compliance with internal controls
• Conducts internal audit procedures using risk based auditing principles and special audit projects as required.
• Prepare clear, complete and accurate accounting reports and working papers with high attention to detail
• Prepares working papers for the annual financial statement audit and annual tax returns.
• Prepares and files various tax and regulatory reporting as required.
• Assists Controller with a variety of other tasks, as needed.
• Dependent on experience, payroll duties may be assigned.

 
Required Skills and Qualifications

• 3+ years related work experience
• Completion of college or university program in accounting, finance or related field
• Working towards CPA, CA, CGA, CMA an asset
• Intermediate knowledge of ASPE and GAAP
• Intermediate knowledge or corporate tax, payroll tax and commodity taxes
• Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to perform complex accounting and financial record-keeping activities.
• Competent at analyzing data and drawing logical conclusions
• Adept at working with management to influence/facilitate change, implement strategy and accomplish objectives
• Possess exceptional organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage time and to multi-task in a deadline oriented environment
• Display strong interpersonal skills along with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

This is a 14 month contract position covering a maternity leave, with a potential for full time employment post contract.  Please forward resume and cover letter stating how your qualifications and experience fit with this position.  Apply in confidence to Lindsay Martens at  hr@hurontractor.com no later than December 19, 2016 by 4:00 pm.

We thank all for applying however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.