About this role
Synopsis of the Role
As part of our dynamic Accounting Team , the Expense Accountant will own the Company’s accounting for its expenditures, manage the capital asset and intercompany accounting processes.
What you’ll do
• Accounting for Equifax Canada’s expenditures including capital, in compliance with US accounting regulations and US GAAP standards.
• Provide oversight and support to the Accounting and Transaction Processing Teams - liaising AP, Fixed Assets, Payroll, Prepaid and General Ledger.
• Prepare and review monthly account reconciliations and period closing entries.
• Assist in Treasury activities including daily cash management, preparation of cash flows, issuing wires and stop payments.
• Prepare reports, including financial statements and financial analysis to support business initiatives including the review of business cases and associated capital expenditures.
• Assess and improve internal controls for the Company’s expenditure process.
• Support the FP&A team with actuals for forecasting, budgeting and analysis of variances.
• Provide occasional leadership for related projects and business initiatives.
What experience you need
• You will need to have 3-5 years’ accounting experience
• University degree in Accounting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and large data handling skills
• Experience with Oracle Financials or similar ERP system
• Experience working in a large intercompany environment
What could set you apart
• Experience with Tableau, Hyperion HFM/ Essbase
• Qualified accountant or Pursuing (CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Experience working for a global Corporation
• Experience improving Accounting processes and procedures
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Willing to work occasional overtime if needed
This is an existing position