Staff Accountant

FUNCTION: Reporting to the Manager, Financial Reporting (“the Manager”), the Staff Accountant will be a professional member, and an integral part, of Porter’s Finance Team. This role will work closely with the Manager to support the company’s financial reporting and general accounting requirements. 
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete the Company’s monthly general accounting financial statement close process through preparation of and input of standard and complex journal entries, account reconciliations and reporting packages
• Actively seek and implement process improvements to ensure tasks are being completed efficiently and accurately
• Perform the processing of monthly accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses, fixed assets additions and depreciation and recording of adjusting and reclassification journal entries, where necessary
• Prepare monthly report analyzing Company performance and KPIs for distribution to the Board of Directors and Senior Leadership team
• Support and build rapport with operational managers by evaluating results, determining accounting treatment for operational issues and explaining such treatments as required
• Prepare the Company’s quarterly and annual financial statements and note disclosures
• Support external audit process by preparing audit support packages, and related material
• Identify, investigate and research technical accounting and financial reporting issues and provide recommendations to the Manager and members of the finance and operations teams
• Assist with the development and implementation of corporate accounting policies and internal control framework
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of and remain aware of technical developments impacting the Company’s financial reporting and regulatory framework
• Draft accounting position papers recommending treatment for new accounting issues, changes to accounting policy and new processes across the Company
• Under the direction of the Manager, undertake a review and testing of internal control framework. Where required, provide recommendations for developing and implementing key and compensating controls designed to safeguard company assets, detect and correct errors, and promote the overall reliability of financial statements
• Actively participate in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS) including, reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understand, comply and promote the Company Safety Policy

• Concern for Safety: Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others.
• Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.
• Passenger/Customer Service: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external customers (passengers).
• Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.
• Results Focus: Focusing efforts on achieving high-quality results consistent with the organization’s standards.
• Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.  

• Bachelors or post-graduate degree in business or related studies
• Completion of the Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario’s (CPAO), Pre-requisite Education requirement as outlined in the CPAO’s regulations and bylaws
• Successful completion, or in the process of completing the CPAO’s Professional Education Program (PEP) requirement as outlined in the CPAO’s regulations and bylaws
• Actively pursuing the CPAO designation and qualifications as a Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant and Chartered Accountant (CPA, CA)
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in an equivalent position.
• Accounting or assurance skills acquired through experience with a Canadian Public Accounting firm considered an asset
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Experience with business consolidations and multi-entity reporting structures
• Superior Microsoft Office skills
• Working knowledge of, or willingness to learn Great Plains
• Ability to participate in pre-approved and self-study CPD activities