Staff Accountant

About the Division :
At Contour, we believe in driving the maximum value for consumers everywhere. We're empowering leading clients to help them go further and build optimal engagement for their customers.

About the Position:
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our Finance team for a permanent full-time position. The successful candidate will report to the Director, Finance. They will manage and coordinate all aspects of accounting and will be responsible for conducting high-level analysis of revenue, credit, expenses and overhead. If you are highly detail-oriented and capable of analyzing data with creativity and innovation in mind, we want to hear from you!

What you'll be working on:

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  Manage Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and General Ledger activities in accordance with accounting policies and internal controls.

• Support monthly billing by developing a strong understanding of products, services, pricing, and billing structures.

• Process and post ACH, check, and credit card payments daily, including recurring monthly payments.

• Monitor shared AR inboxes, respond to customer inquiries in a timely and professional manner, and follow up on past-due balances until resolution.

• Prepare, update, and analyze A/R aging reports and monitor collection activities and working capital.

• Calculate, reconcile and monitor client invoices across multiple systems.

• Maintain and update contract deposits, commission data, invoice and payment statuses, and closed opportunities within bookings and tracking files.

• Maintain conference, sponsor, and attendee payment tracking files, including commission-related entries and post-billing updates.

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  Receive, route, and submit vendor invoices for approval and payment processing.

• Reconcile supplier, program, and transaction values; investigate discrepancies and coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.

• Reconcile transactions across accounting systems against bank transactions and perform regular bank reconciliations.

• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring trial balance accounts are accurate and supported.

• Prepare and post month-end journal entries and support the month-end close process.

• Compile monthly financial statements, supporting schedules, and perform variance and financial analysis.

• Complete quarterly reconciliations, disclosure working papers, year-end tax slips, EHT management, and sales tax filings.

• Assist with ERP migration to Microsoft Dynamics 365

• Develop, document, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.

• Participate in learning and continuous improvement initiatives related to financial systems, controls, and best practices.

• Work closely with the Finance team, and other senior stakeholders to support reporting and decision-making needs.

Requirements :

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role

• Finalist / Qualified Professional Accountant or bachelor's degree in Accounting or business administration

• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, using Excel vlookup and pivot tables in data analysis

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Proven attention to detail and critical thinking skill

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Familiarity with Microsoft GP or Microsoft Dynamics 365 an asset