General Accounting Specialist

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Ottawa, ON, CAN
In-Office
77K-96K Annually
Mid level
Cloud • Mobile • Software
The Role
The General Accounting Specialist manages the global accounting cycle, prepares journal entries, reconciles accounts, and supports audits while identifying process improvements.
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At Mitel, you will have the opportunity to help businesses connect, collaborate and provide better experiences for our customers. You will deliver valuable contributions in creating business success within our global organization utilizing your unique attributes, skills and experience.

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Overview:

The general accounting specialist will be a motivated and organized individual with a strong ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. The general accounting specialist oversee day to day accounting, including but not limited to journal entry preparation and approval, month end closing and account reconciliations. The general accounting specialist will assist with global standardization as well as various ad hoc projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Owning all aspects of the global accounting cycle for a comprehensive set of balance sheet accounts including the monthly, quarterly and year-end financial close

  • Preparing and reviewing journal entries, verify accuracy and work with staff to correct issues

  • Owning the external royalty provisions, liaising with various departments to gather information relating to external royalties, ensuring accurate reporting

  • Preparing and reviewing general ledger account reconciliations, verify accuracy of data, and reports, identify, and correct issues raised at the global or regional level

  • Own the monthly foreign exchange program

  • Audit support pertaining to corporate and local audits

  • Identify process improvements and help with global standardization.

  • Examine and analyze accounting and financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards and procedures

  • Work on Ad hoc projects based on the requirements from Global Finance team

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree required; degree in accounting or finance preferred

  • CPA (or equivalent) preferred

  • 3+ years of progressive experience in accounting with global exposure to multiple countries

  • SAP experience

  • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (other languages are a plus)

  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with global team

  • High attention to detail & time management

  • Strong Investigative skills & ability to troubleshoot

  • Legal authorization to work in Canada

Additional Preferred Skills:

  • Blackline experience – preparing and approving account reconciliations

Vacancy is: Replacement

The salary range for this position is $ 76,500 – $95,500 CAD annually. This position is also eligible to participate in Mitel’s bonus plan. Exact Compensation may vary based on skills, experience, location, market data and existing team equity.

Mitel offers a comprehensive benefit program which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, RRSP matching, Paid time off (holiday, vacation and sick), Employee Assistance Program, Reward and Recognition Programs and more!  Benefits may vary based on full-time or part-time employee status.

For more information, visit www.mitel.com and follow us on Twitter @Mitel

Mitel is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. Diversity makes sense for us, for our customers and for our future. We value different perspectives, skills and experiences, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We welcome candidates with disabilities and will make accommodations throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 844-YES-MITEL (844-937-6483). Mitel will consult with all applicants with disabilities who request accommodation to ensure that the accommodation provided is suitable for the applicant’s individual accessibility needs.

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree required; degree in accounting or finance preferred
  • CPA (or equivalent) preferred
  • 3+ years of progressive experience in accounting with global exposure
  • SAP experience
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Legal authorization to work in Canada
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The Company
Kanata, Ontario
4,026 Employees
Year Founded: 1972

What We Do

Powering more than 2 billion connections every day, Mitel helps businesses connect, collaborate and take care of customers. With 45 years of industry leadership, we help businesses connect, collaborate and provide better experiences for their customers. Mitel is trusted by 70 million business users in more than 100 countries. Throughout our long history of industry experience, innovation has been core to Mitel’s DNA – allowing us to become experts in evolving to meet your needs and help you do the same for your customers. It’s why we’re the only company that wakes up every day exclusively focused on helping you take your communications from where they are today to where you – and your customers – need and expect them to be.

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