Senior Accountant

Who We Are

Ryse Solutions is a leading Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) dedicated to helping companies fulfill their Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulatory obligations and sustainability goals for recycling, reusing, and recovery of their products and packaging. 

Ryse Solutions, part of the Emterra Group, is a leading Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) helping companies meet Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulatory obligations and sustainability goals for recycling, reusing, and recovering products and packaging. As the only multi-material PRO in Ontario, Ryse Solutions delivers comprehensive solutions across all regulated materials. Owned and operated by a BIPOC Canadian female entrepreneur and backed by Emterra Group’s 50 years of recycling expertise, extensive facility network, and advanced technologies, the company provides exceptional service, compliance, and circular economy solutions for clients.

Our head office is currently searching for a Senior Accountant to join our accounting team. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for preparing monthly financial statements, reconciliations, analysis, and special projects and reports into the Controller.

Position Description

• Manages and coordinates the overall financial administration of the assigned division(s).
• Preparation and submission of monthly financial statements with full analysis and commentary to divisional leaders and the Corporate Accounting Department.
• Variance analysis on income and expenses as support to the monthly financial Statements.
• Maintain accounting records within MS Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Assists Regional Controller with annual audit and budget preparation.
• Assists assigned division(s) with business planning, trend analysis and forecasts.
• Assists with month end close, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and inter-company accounts.
• Provide assistance and guidance to divisional leaders to increase profitability and performance.
• Preparation of HST and Statistics Canada reports.
• Maintain/oversee timely vendor invoice processing and perform/oversee customer collections.
• Collaborate and challenge the assigned division(s) while providing recommendations that are supported by facts to improve divisional performance.
• Drive decision making by helping the respective Leadership Teams identify value-adding opportunities and create business cases.
• Perform other duties and special projects such as special expense, benchmarking and KPIs.

Skills & Qualifications

• Final year of CPA studies or CPA designation.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in working in fast paced, deadline driven accounting environment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Excellent proficiency with productivity software, MS Office Suite, particularly Excel. (say advanced skills).
• Strong skills in using accounting software applications, in particular MS Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• MS Power BI experience is a plus.
• Analytical and structured approach coupled with hands on mentality to problem-solving aiming for continuous improvement.
• Solid understanding of the business strategy and tactics.
• High reliability and data accuracy.
• Strong organizational, time management and interpersonal skills to function in a deadline driven environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with employees at various levels of the organization.
• Eager to learn and grow with positive energy in changing environment.

Reasons to Apply, Stay and Grow with Emterra Group

• Opportunity to be part of one of Canada’s Greenest Employers!
• Competitive wages!
• Comprehensive health benefits (health, dental, and more depending on what you choose)!
• Employee Assistance Program, paid for by the company!
• Tuition reimbursement program and professional development support!
• Be part of an entrepreneurial organization that wants to continue to learn and grow!
• Ability to have an impact and make a change! 

Are you ready to jumpstart your career by joining one of Canada’s Greenest Employers and become part of the environmental solution? If so, apply now!  We appreciate all applicants who apply however only those who are qualified, will be contacted.

Emterra Group is committed to maintaining an equitable, fair, and diverse environment.  Any applicants who have a disability or require reasonable accommodation may speak directly with our dedicated Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Specialists.  Reasonable accommodations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

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