Accountant
at NORR

Job Description

We are seeking an Accountant to join our team. The accountant performs a variety of accounting functions to process Accounts Payable, Expense Reports for the Canadian entities including coding to GL, reviewing expense reports, preparing ACH payments, posting cash receipts, and assist with Journal Entries. The incumbent responds to inquiries from vendors regarding payment status, updates vendor information to the accounting system, coordinates with internal and external parties on accounts payable issues and processes and with the Financial Manager on journal entries.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitors daily AP Inbox to receive invoices, code and post them
• Reviews details of consultant invoices, ensure all invoices are coded to the correct General Ledger and cost centers according to the budgets, and distribute to Project Managers for approval prior to processing
• Uploads approvals to the accounting system
• Coordinates with Project Managers and Project Accountants for project reclassifications or adjustments when needed
• Reviews and posts employee expense claims to ensure accuracy of calculations, completeness of receipts or supporting documents and adherence to company policies
• Sends employee expense summary to HR for processing each payroll period
• Responds to email inquiries and resolve invoicing or expense claim issues in a prompt and efficient manner
• Records & posts cash receipts and incoming cheques to ensure the accounting system and banking details are current and accurate
• Performs Bank Reconciliations for CDN and USD Banks
• Performs month end tasks such as clearing suspense accounts, balance intercompany AP and prepare accrual list, and other tasks as assigned by Manager
• Completes credit applications for new vendors
• New vendor set up in system and EFT/ACH enrollment
• Prepares cheque requisitions, wire, and intercompany transfers, etc
• Prepares weekly invoice batches for ACH Payments for review/approval
• Assists in other accounting related activities as required, including audit requests and ad hoc projects as needed

Required Skills

• Have successfully completed related post-secondary education, equivalent to a college diploma in accounting
• Possess knowledge of general accounting principles and guidelines

Required Experience

• 5-7 years of full cycle accounting experience
• Experience with Multi Company and Multi Currency environment
• Experience in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Internet, Deltek VantagePoint or other accounting systems software