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General Accountant
LocationKitchener
FT/PT StatusFull Time
  
Job Responsibilities:

Brock Solutions is an innovative engineering solutions and professional services company specializing in the design, build and implementation of real-time operational solutions for broad based industrial/manufacturing and transportation/logistics organizations worldwide. Some interesting areas we are exploring include industrial automation, machine learning, IIOT, cyber security, AI, robotics, and other technologies. With approximately 900 employees globally, Brock Solutions is a privately held, employee-owned organization with over 30 years in the real-time operational solutions space.

As Brock Solutions continues to grow and respond to the on-going requirements of major clients, we need to add talent to our base of outstanding professionals. We are currently seeking a General Accountant to join our team at our head office in Kitchener, ON.

Employee-owned company with profit sharing, comprehensive benefits, company events and charitable initiatives, a diverse workplace, BBQs and Lunch and Learns, Sports teams, Group fitness initiatives, and a "We win as a Team" culture are just some of the reasons our employees love working at Brock!

Why Work at Brock?

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Profit sharing
  • Extended Health benefits
  • Continuous career growth
  • Flexible working hours
  • Company events and celebrations
  • Travel Opportunities

Your daily responsibilities will include:

  • Complete payments and control expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices/receipts.
  • Charge expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports, recording entries.
  • Pay vendors by monitoring discount opportunities, verifying tax id numbers, scheduling and preparing checks, and resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation.
  • Works with project accountants, project/account managers to collect accounts receivables and reconcile customer accounts.
  • Performs month end tasks such as preparing/posting recurring and non-recurring general journal entries & generating financial reports.
  • Works with transactions involving multi-currency and tax considerations
  • Performs account analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements (cash flow projection) and general ledger accounts (e.g. intercompany, payroll-related, etc.) and working with relevant parties to identify and resolve any discrepancies.
  • Assists in responding to external audit requirements
Qualifications Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or Economics
  • Working towards CPA designation
  • Experience in a professional services business would be beneficial but is not required
  • Experience populating or building financial reports and analysis using Excel is required
  • Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics NAV software is an asset
  • Experience using AI-powered tools or platforms in a finance or accounting context

Personal Characteristics:

  • Commitment to provide outstanding customer service and quality.
  • Inherent inquisitiveness to “dig in" and ask questions.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Interacts well with others - internal finance team, senior managers and external parties.
  • Maintains confidentiality when dealing with highly sensitive information.
  • Proven ability to multitask, manage deadlines and work under pressure.
  • Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
  • Strong team player with a focus on team goals.
  • Strong personal integrity
Other Job Information (if applicable):

We appreciate your interest in joining our team.

Please note that: (a) all applicants must be legally entitled to work in the country where the position is located; and (b) some roles require eligibility for government security clearances or site access, which may require citizenship or lawful permanent resident status under the applicable policies and regulations.

New grads are welcome to apply. If you have graduated within the last 3 years, please also submit a soft copy of your transcript (unofficial copy is fine).
Brock Solutions strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, Brock Solutions will endeavour to remove barriers to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities.

Please be advised that, outside of our official applicant tracking system, Brock Solutions will never solicit personal information upfront. We send formal offer documentation in writing first, and wait until your acceptance before asking for any additional personal information.