Job Description:

Accountant – Full Time

MacDonnell Fuels Ltd, Owen Sound, Ontario

The Position:

Reporting to the General Manager, this position will oversee the growing needs of MacDonnell Fuels Ltd. and will develop and execute comprehensive business and financial strategies for the company. This position requires a motivated and energetic individual who is detail oriented with the ability to multitask. This individual should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to work independently.

Principal Areas of Focus:

As the company accountant you will work with the General Manager to help develop a strategic vision and create a financial plan that aligns with and enables the achievement of the strategic goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Handle day to day accounting and maintain the general ledger
• Produce monthly reports including reconciliations, financial statements and cash flow projections
• Maintain organizational revenue/expense reports and balance sheets
• Facilitate A/P vendor invoice processing and payments as needed
• All functions relating to Payroll
• Track and book all loans and leases
• Process monthly and annual government tax reporting and remittances
• Monitor and track financial information, compliant with standards and regulations
• Long Term Strategic Planning
• Analyze data and information to provide insights and recommendations for the GM
• Perform all bank tasks including monthly margining
• Design and produce reports for analytical purposes
• Identify emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making
• Other duties and special projects as necessary

The Individual:

• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and processes
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational and communicative skills
• Proficient in MS Excel and a basic knowledge of Navision would be a plus
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Experience with financial statements, financial analysis a plus

Qualifications:

• 5 years of accounting experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits:

• Group Insurance Benefits
• Other Benefits