Buckland is looking for an Senior Accountant
What you’ll be doing
This position is responsible for reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures.
What we can offer you
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- A friendly, collaborative work environment
- Opportunities for professional development & ongoing learning
- A chance to be part of a growing organization
You will be responsible for
• Oversee the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable subledgers
• Prepare the general ledger detail and supporting reconciliations and analyzes them to determine the appropriateness of the balances
• Prepares journal entries accurately and timely in accordance with monthly close schedule
• Prepares and takes lead in monthly, and year-end reporting packages to management within deadlines set, including providing appropriate explanations relating to questions from management, flux explanations, etc
• Reconcile and maintain Capital Asset Accounts
• Prepare and take lead the year-end account reconciliation and reporting in preparation of year-end review by external auditors with minimal support from the Finance Director
• Financial statement variance analysis
• Work with Line of Business owners to prepare annual budget
• Prepare annual federal and state government filings and stay current with relevant tax legislation
• Process, enter, and reconcile payments received from clients. Use monthly aging reports to monitor client collection problems and take appropriate action to ensure timely payment. Identify delinquent accounts and recommend appropriate course of action
• Coordinates and review intercompany invoicing, settlement and cashflows. Prepares and analyzes intercompany transactions, prepares journal adjustments to ensure accuracy
• Assist with timely government reporting of Value-added Tax (VAT) and remittance to SAT
• Prepare monthly/annual government filings (DIOT, E-accounting, etc.) and stay current with relevant tax legislation
• Prepare outgoing payment packages
• Other duties as required
What we need from you
• Bachelor Degree in accounting or Finance required, MBA Prefered.
• Must have Contador Público Certificado (CPC) credential and must have passed Examen Uniforme de Certificacion de la Contaduria Publica (EUC).
• 7 years of accounting experience to include 3 years’ experience of leading a team. Accounting experience must be included 2 years of public accounting experience at a Big Four or mid-size regional accounting firm
• Advanced knowledge of Mexican Tax Regulations (SHCP, SAT, FMP, CNH, among others)
• Advanced knowledge of Mexican GAAP and IFRS rules.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft office products (excel, access, word)
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be legally eligible to work for the Company at all times.
• Valid Passport and ability and desire to occasionally travel if required to other offices locations in CAD/USA/MEX.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- MBA
- Contador Público Certificado (CPC) credential
- Passed the Examen Uniforme de Certificación de la Contaduría Pública (EUC)
- 7 years of accounting experience
- 3 years of experience leading a team
- 2 years of public accounting experience at a Big Four or mid-size regional accounting firm
- Advanced knowledge of Mexican tax regulations, including SHCP, SAT, FMP, and CNH
- Advanced knowledge of Mexican GAAP and IFRS rules
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Access, and Word
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Legal eligibility to work for the company at all times
- Valid passport and ability and willingness to occasionally travel to other offices in Canada, the United States, or Mexico
What We Do
Buckland is a global-trade services provider that helps businesses manage cross-border imports and exports. Its services include Canadian, U.S. and Mexican customs brokerage, trade-managed solutions, freight forwarding, trade technologies, and warehousing and distribution. The company combines technology with experienced personnel to simplify customs and logistics, and supports customers across Canada, the United States, and Mexico with customized services throughout the supply chain.
