General Accountant

Your Impact

Reporting to the Director Accounting, the General Accountant is accountable for full month end cycle including all journal entries, accounts payable and accounts receivable. This will include working with multiple stakeholders to analyze actuals, and provide meaningful insights, ensuring compliance with OCI's internal policies. In addition, the General Account will be responsible for other functions including account reconciliations, review and approval of employee expenses, analysis, process improvements and regular interaction with internal and external stakeholders, providing intelligent information and data to support informed decision making.

Your Contribution

• Analyze and review employee expense claim requests for accuracy and policy compliance before approval and payment is made.
• Review submitted invoices and contracts to ensure compliance with eligible OCI procurement policy.
• Participate in pre-close and post-close analysis and provide meaningful insight to activity, trends, unusual and significant transactions
• Enter all operating related journal entries including accruals, credit card expenditures, payroll and employee expense entries.
• Ensure revenue is recognized in accordance with GAAP; expenses (including accruals) are accurately recorded and complete; and reconciliations are properly prepared and supported
• Analyze complex financial data sets, translating them into clear and easy to understand reports for stakeholders.
• Respond to all operating related financials inquiries from internal and external contacts.
• Generate and analyze month end related reports to enhance decision making.
• Monitor process workflow and assist colleagues as needed to balance workload.
• Regularly analyze and review operational and financial processes to identify areas for improvement and efficiency.
• Assists with the preparation of audit binders where needed.
• Collaborate with various operational functions and provide backup support; assist with adhoc requests and duties as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Your Attributes

• Minimum level of education required is formal post-secondary education in finance or accounting, preferably a University degree.
• Working towards an accounting designation.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience in financial accounting, data analysis, financial reporting and compliance.
• Excellent analytical skills and general understanding of accounting concepts.
• Strong attention to detail is a must with demonstrated ability to perform tasks accurately and in a timely manner.
• Strong customer service skills required with the ability to resolve discrepancies in a professional and respectful manner.
• Knowledge of NetSuite or similar ERP systems.
• Strong capabilities with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook and Powerpoint.
• Demonstrated team player with the ability to work collaboratively within functional team, and across departments.
• Ability to work independently to complete tasks within given deadlines.
• Occasional time outside of normal business hours as required

OCI is committed to creating a diverse and equitable environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. OCI welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.