Financial Accountant

Company Description

Thank you so much for considering our company in your career search! Classic Fire + Life Safety is a leader in the fire protection and life safety industry because of our talented, knowledgeable, and motivated staff. We know that it is our people who make the difference, and we are looking to grow our team of passionate professionals. Interested in joining us?

Our goal is to partner with our customers, to ensure their building, and the people in them are safe, from new building construction activities, modernization activities, and demand for system upgrades, through to preventative maintenance and service.

Why join the Classic team?

• CFLS is a caring company who values our staff.
• CFLS is local and is part of the community.
• CFLS is a full-service fire protection contractor.
• A great working environment with opportunities for career advancement.
• Comprehensive Group benefits.
• Educational assistance program.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Social events: Building camaraderie and fostering a sense of community is essential.
  
  

Description

The Financial Accountant will ensure the accuracy of financial results, support month-end and year-end close and delivery of finance operation excellence, ensure policies and procedures are adhered to, and cultivate a continuous learning culture.

Responsibilities:

• Perform month-end activities, including journal entries, accruals, and bank reconciliation
• Complete balance sheet account analysis and drive discrepancies and issues to solution
• Complete reports and projects in accordance with established policies and guidelines accurately and timely
• Investigate, reconcile, analyze, and provide variance explanations to management
• Prepare and develop reports using the Company’s financial reporting tools
• Seek continuous enhancement in internal controls over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Cross-train with other Finance Department staff
• Assist with system implementation and M&A integration
• Ad-hoc analysis and support as requested by management
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA designation (or equivalent), and/or actively pursuing designation
• Minimum three years of experience in financial and accounting analysis
• Experience in a role implementing internal controls will be preferred
• Advanced Excel skills are essential.
• Knowledge of accounting software (e.g., Acumatica, Sage, Quickbooks, Foundation, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• An effective ability to collect, organize, analyze, and circulate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization, while ensuring progress on issues is clearly communicated
• Self-motivated with a focus on driving results and a strong sense of accountability
• An excellent sense of curiosity, with a desire to understand how processes and transactions are completed
  
  

We thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates who meet the above qualifications will be contacted for an interview.

Classic Fire + Life Safety is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration and equal opportunity. We are also committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner and will do so by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility and meeting accessibility requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you have any accommodation needs or would like to provide us with your feedback, questions, or concerns, please contact our Human Resources department at [email protected]