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Together with other team members, the Accountant works to exceed customer expectations.\nKey Responsibilities:\nReview and process reoccurring journal entries monthly.\nAssist the Controller with maintaining financial statements.\nAssist accounting team during month-end closing.\nPrepare analysis of accounts, as required.\nAssist the accounting team with year-end financial audits and provide any documentation required by auditors.\nManage customer and vendor rebate processing. Update customer and vendor pricing. Reconcile month-end working paper including bank rec and GL reconciliations.\nMaintain documentation around SOX compliance.\nOversee the processing of invoices on EDI (need to be technologically proficient and able to adapt to new tech).\nPost customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions daily.\nMonitor and rectify invoicing and payment errors.\nMonitor deductions being taken by customers.\nWork closely with management and sales team to resolve any discrepancies.\nMeet month-end deadlines and audit deadlines.\nOffice admin and other tasks as assigned.\nMinimum Education:\nBachelor’s Degree preferably in Accounting or Finance.\n4 to 6 years of related work experience.\nMinimum Qualifications:\nStrong Microsoft Office skills.\nDemonstrated knowledge of all general accounting procedures.\nAbility to self-manage, show initiative, and solve problems.\nAbility to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers.\nWill frequently communicate with management and coworkers and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.\nMust be able to assess documents, spreadsheets, financial statements, etc.\nAbility to problem solve, prioritize tasks, and work under pressure to meet deadlines.\nMust be able to multitask various projects ongoing simultaneously.\nMust be able to receive and analyze financial information.\nPhysical Requirements:\ninclude: Sitting for long periods of time (80%). Using computer and related office equipment. Occasionally, will move about inside the office to access files, office machinery, etc. Must be able to move any files weighing up to 10 pounds for audits etc.\nThe (range of) compensation for this position is $65,000.00 to $78,000.00Job Location: GMS Family of Locations - Vaughan50 Royal Group Crescent Unit 2 Vaughan, ON L4H 1X9\nSRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, is committed to providing equal employment. 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