Accountant

Company Overview:

Birdseye Security Solutions is a leading provider of virtual video monitoring and facility supervision in North America. Birdseye employs over 350 professionals with a common mission to make the world a safer place. The success of our company is attributed to the commitment of our people to our “ICARE” values. 

With no upfront costs, Birdseye’s customers receive an average of $250,000 worth of state-of-the art technology installation that includes, but is not limited to, artificial intelligence, video monitoring, access control, 2-way voice telephony and ISP. Once installed, all equipment is virtually operated in real-time by Birdseye’s professionally trained Virtual Monitoring Agents.

Birdseye’s well-integrated technology solution eliminates the need for costly on-site security guards or general administrative staff. Our strong belief is that any work function that can be digitized, can, and eventually will be operated virtually. Birdseye, being an essential service, is proudly serving other essential services, thus giving it stability and growth throughout all economic cycles.

About the Opportunity:

If you are looking for a permanent long-term placement where you will have an opportunity to always see what the world will look like 10-years ahead, join our team today. As one of Canada's fastest growing security solutions companies, you will be part of an energetic and ambitious team that takes pride in working together in a harmonious atmosphere. We are looking for positive individuals that can thrive in a fast paced environment. Our fast growing customer base from a variety of industries will provide you with a diverse set of experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Assist controller with overseeing day-to-day full-cycle accounting processes
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Maintain prepaid register, prepare & enter journal entries into the system
• Maintain fixed assets register, prepare & enter journal entries into the system
• Prepare and post all the journal entries into the system
• Reconciliation of various general ledger accounts
• Bank reconciliation and banking activities
• Coordination of client billing, cash receipts, and collection management
• Coordination of vendor invoice entries and payment management
• Coordination of employee expense management
• Coordination of Canadian and U.S Payroll processing and compliance
• General support and working with the accounting team
• Tax filings, reconciliations, and audits as they occur
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
• Preparation of audit working papers 
• Ensure compliance with ASPE and internal controls
• Suggest ways to improve processes, efficiencies, and spending
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• 3 years of relevant experience with full-cycle financial accounting and processes, including inventory management
• Completion or enrollment in CPA designation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Hands-on experience with various accounting software packages; experience with QuickBooks and Microsoft D365 an asset
• Advanced Excel skills
• Understanding of ASPE
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, high degree of accuracy, and a strong sense of urgency & adherence to deadlines.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and able to identify unusual entries, discrepancies, or problems, and resolve independently
• Hands-on experience with various accounting software packages; experience with QuickBooks and Microsoft D365 an asset
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and as a team, with a passion for making continuous improvements
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
  

Location:

• This role is on site. The candidate will report to our Toronto HQ.
  

This role will require the candidate to complete background checks (includes but not limited to: references, educational verification, criminal check, credit check - where applicable). Certain roles may also require testing.