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Kent Recruitment

Accountant

Location
Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Category
Finance
Date Published
14/03/24
Status
Open
About you:
Join us. Unleash your energy within.
If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.
Our purpose and beliefs:
As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG

We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us: https://kentplc.com/who-we-are/purpose-beliefs
Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.
About the job:
We are seeking an Accountant to join our Finance team. This is a fixed-term assignment for eight months with the potential for a permanent position.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the in-depth analysis and maintenance of a complete and accurate general edger supporting the company’s financial statements.
Skills and Responsibilities:
  • Support month-end closing process, prepare journal entries and other accounting duties
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts and prepare basic financial statements
  • Bank reconciliations and journal entry preparation
  • Cash Management recording
  • Assist in billing and posting of invoices and receipts
  • Assist in the processing of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable cash application
  • Process employee expense reports in accordance with SOP’s and procedures and validate accuracy of staff reimbursements.
  • Treasury functions including support in cashflow preparation
  • Fixed assets tracking and depreciation calculation
  • Assist in the calculation, preparation and filings of regulatory returns (GST, PST, QST, etc.)
  • Liaise with project team as needed
  • Administrative tasks as required

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.
Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:
Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification:
  • Education and Certifications: Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Finance, Accounting, or closely related field preferred
  • Experience:
    • Minimum 4-6 years of progressive accounting experience is required
    • Accounting or Business Administration post-secondary education and working towards a CPA designation is an asset
    • Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 with advanced Excel skills
    • Initiative and ability to think critically and act logically in evaluating situations and generating required steps to ensure success for stakeholders
    • Self-starter/motivated, resourceful with high attention to detail and technically orientated
  • Skills:
    • Good communicator – written and verbal, in-person and remote via Teams/Zoom/phone
    • Critical thinking, logical analysis, and problem-solving skills
    • The ability to work alone and as part of a team
    • Professional appearance and demeanor

Communication:
  • Ability to communicate effectively across location, region and corporate to accomplish objectives
HSSEQ:
The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.
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