Accounting Analyst - Summer Term

The Accounting Analyst at Cando Rail & Terminals (“Cando”) performs various accounting cycle functions in supporting the operations of Cando across Canada and the US. The Accounting Analyst is a detail oriented individual with strong planning, organization and communication skills who will work with the other members of the Finance team regularly and report to the Controller.

 Roles and Responsibilities

*Engage in the vendor invoicing process to review invoices, applicable sales taxes and allocation of invoices between internal business units
*Assist in preparing and remitting various governmental payments
*Participate in structured month-end close to provide accurate and timely financial results
*Analyze financial information to understand trends and overall operating performance
*Provide additional assistance where required

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

*Knowledge of accrual accounting and job costing
*Familiarity with PST and GST rules and their application
*Initiative to organize and prioritize workload taking into consideration conflicting deadlines leading to efficient operations in a dynamic environment
*Strong oral and written communication skills
*Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite and Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (or willingness to learn)
*Critical thinking skills to assess available information and determine appropriate action plans
*Ability to exercise discretion and good judgment in providing information to internal and external stakeholders

Education & Experience

*Currently in the process of completing a Business Administration Degree or Diploma (or equivalent)

Please Note: This is a term position from May 1, 2022 to August 31, 2022 (or as otherwise agreed upon)

Note: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are provided so interested candidates understand the level of expertise required in this position.