Job Title: Senior Accountant (Hybrid)

Requisition ID: 11051

Location:

Burnaby, British Columbia, CA, V5J 5M4

Home-based Position: No

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description:

EnerSys® is an industrial technology leader serving the global community with mission critical stored energy solutions that meet the growing demand for energy efficiency, reliability and sustainability. We are driven by a passion to provide people everywhere with accessible power to help them work and live better. Our people are our strength, an endless resource for innovation, insight and enthusiasm.

This position will report to our EnerSys Energy Systems business, which serves the telecom, cable broadband, industrial, renewable, and data center markets. Our portfolio combines our stored energy expertise with power systems, enclosures, and renewable energy products to deliver world-class solutions for diverse applications such as 5G, broadband, Internet of Things (IoT), data center, and solar power. Our cutting-edge technology includes Lithium batteries, Fault Managed Power Systems, and Extended Run Time battery backup systems that improve the reliability and resiliency of broadband networks.

EnerSys has over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. Some of our brands include PowerSafe, DataSafe, and Genesis batteries; Cordex power; and Outback Power renewable energy products. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.

What We’re Offering

Paid holidays per year, plus sick time and vacation time
Full benefit plan including, extended medical, vision and dental
Life Insurance, long term disability and a salary continuance plan
Tuition reimbursement plan
6% RRSP employer matching program

Compensation Range: $72,300-$90,000

Compensation may vary based on applicant's work experience, education level, skill set, and/or location.

Job Purpose

We are a large manufacturing company located in Burnaby, Vancouver. We are looking for a seasoned and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our Finance team. This position requires a very high level of attention to detail, ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of transactions and financials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure transactions are accurately recorded in the general ledger in a timely manner
Prepare and review recurring and non-recurring journal entries
Ensure matching of revenue and cost of goods sold in order to perform margin analysis
Perform monthly expense review and analysis
Prepare monthly lead-sheet analysis, follow-up on corrections
Prepare analyse and compose reports as required e.g. Income statement, balance sheets, cost reports
Assist with annual budgeting process, as well as monthly forecast
Executing appropriate SOX-compliant controls in accordance with internal standards and regulatory requirements
Canadian Sales Taxes review
Liaise with external auditors for annual audit
Provide guidance to AP team and review coding
Identify and initiate process improvements
Assist with various projects as required

Qualifications

Canadian recognized accounting designation or equivalent education
Minimum 5 years progressive work experience in an accounting role; experience in manufacturing, operations, or project related accounting strongly preferred
CPA firm experience is highly valued
Experience working in a publicly traded company and SOX control environment is preferred
Willingness to dig into details; inquisitive in pursuing further understanding/clarity on behind-the-scenes workings with own initiative
Experience working in a large ERP
Strong knowledge of GAAP
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Working knowledge of word processing software and intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

General Job Requirements

This position will work in an office setting, expect minimal physical demands.
Must be able and willing to work overtime.

EnerSys 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. EEO/Minority/Female/Vets/Disabled