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Intermediate Accountant

Kongsberg Discovery Canada Ltd., a subsidiary of KONGSBERG, is a global technology company, providing innovative and reliable technology solutions for all marine industry sectors including merchant, offshore, subsea, and naval. Headquartered in Horten, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales, and service facilities internationally. Kongsberg Discovery is a market leader in systems for positioning, surveying, and navigation. We are determined to provide our customers with innovative and reliable marine electronics that ensure optimal operation both on and under the sea.

At KONGSBERG, we believe in tackling challenging problems and delivering extreme performance for extreme conditions. We do that through excellent products and services developed for delivering the greatest benefits to our customers. 

WORLD CLASS – through people, technology, and dedication 

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What we can offer you:

  • Competitive compensation packages
  • Fully extended health, dental, vision & welfare benefits
  • Up to 7% employer match program with RRSP
  • Flexibility with Paid Time Off
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Safe and collaborative culture

There has never been a more exciting time to work for Kongsberg Discovery Canada Ltd. than right now. With us, you will be in the forefront of enabling the business to achieve their objectives through the role as Intermediate Accountant.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

As an intermediate accountant, you will be responsible for the full cycle accounting of our east coast operations and provide business with accurate, adequately supported month end financial information. You’ll produce reports for submission to our parent company for inclusion in external reporting.

 

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for processing AP, AR and posting cash receipts.
  • Prepare and setup vendor payments.
  • Prepare journal entries related to various parts of the business including Inventory, Intercompany, Payroll, and Project Accruals.
  • Prepare all month end reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts and resolve account variances.
  • Prepare reports on project progress and profitability along with monthly analysis of the Income Statement.
  • Execute the financial statement close process, distributing and tying all financial reports and coordinating the distribution of various financial packages to the management team.
  • Other ad-hoc tasks as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • 2+ years full cycle accounting experience in a mid to large organization.
  • 2+ years understanding controls, performing routine reconciliations and P&L variance analysis.
  • Intermediate MS Excel.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Post secondary degree (in accounting preferred).
  • CPA designation or enrolled in the CPA program (preferably second year).

 

PREFERRED SKILLS:

  • Microsoft Dynamics AX experience is a plus. 

 

Work Location: Port Coquitlam, BC Canada

 

KONGSBERG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.