Ottawa, Canada
20 days ago
Accountant- Onsite Position-Defense Manufacturing

Accountant- Onsite Position- Defense Manufacturing

We have a great opportunity for an Accountant at our world class facility in Ottawa, ON.

As our Accountant, you will be providing support to the Manager of Accounting in the areas of Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable and General Accounting for the CW Defense Solutions Division.

Location: Ottawa, ON

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I RRSP with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Referral Program I  Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

Your Challenge:

Customer/Vendor master reviews/approvals

CWDS Customer/Vendor master data reviews including credit block/holds

Customer invoice cancellation request processing

Vendor balance/discrepancy inquiries/reviews including resolution

AP payment proposal review & approval

Month end activities including JV preparations, account reconciliations, AP accrual review, etc.

Capital Equipment tracking, reporting and audit coordination

Liaison between BU finance, corporate finance and other BU functions

Involved in annual business planning/budgeting processes for specific BU cost centers

Payroll record reconciliation between Workday and ERP system

Payroll related reporting for corporate

Responsible for other various corporate reporting schedules related to job functions (monthly/quarterly)

Various general accounting functions

Ad hoc requests

What You Bring:

Thorough understanding of general accounting principles and practices

Experience in Account Receivables/Accounts Payables

Must be able to work with Excel/Word, PowerPoint, and Teams/Outlook

Excellent communication skills (oral and written)

Able to work effectively individually and as part of a cross functional, international team

Ability to develop and write procedures

Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve accounting discrepancies

Excellent analytical skills to collect data, understand significance, explain issues and recommend solutions

Excellent technical ability, including ability to work with integrated ERP systems preferable

SAP expertise

Has understanding of and commitment to ethical practices in accounting

Examines assigned accounting documents to verify accuracy of computations and uniform application of policies, procedures, and acceptable accounting standards

Reviews and verifies accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records

Prepares income and balance sheet statements, consolidated statements, and other accounting statements and reports

Reviews, coordinates, and provides documentation to support various internal and external audit requirements

Performs statistical analyses to determine trends, estimates, and significant changes, and writes narrative reports explaining findings

May design, modify, install, and/or maintain general accounting systems to provide records of assets, liabilities, and financial statements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

A post-secondary diploma/degree from a college or university in Accounting and or Business

2-4 years of related experience preferably in a manufacturing or high technology environment

Who We Are:

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best-in-class value. Our solutions address air, ground, and naval defense applications, and are focused on growth segments with a high demand for advanced technology, enhanced safety, security, and performance. As a leading Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) solutions supplier for battlefield platforms and communication systems, we are uniquely positioned to benefit from the DoD's commitment to maintaining technological superiority on the battlefield.

To learn more visit: Home | Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions (curtisswrightds.com)

No unsolicited agency submittals please.  Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal.  Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.  

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

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