About this role
_*About Sunsel*_
Sunsel is a Canadian electronics manufacturing services company providing advanced manufacturing solutions to customers across a range of industries. Our capabilities include printed circuit board assembly, electronics products assembly, testing and related manufacturing services.
We are continuing to grow and strengthen our organization and are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join our team in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
This is an opportunity for a capable accounting professional to take on a broad, hands-on role with meaningful responsibility across Sunsel's accounting function. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management and an established accounting team while contributing to the systems, processes and controls that support the business.
_*The Opportunity*_
The Accounting Manager will oversee Sunsel's day-to-day accounting function and help ensure the accuracy, integrity and timeliness of the company's accounting records and reporting.
At Sunsel, accounting is closely connected to the operation of the business. This role provides the opportunity to work across a manufacturing organization and develop a detailed understanding of how purchasing, inventory, production and customer activity flow through the accounting system.
We are looking for someone who combines strong accounting knowledge with curiosity, critical thinking, sound judgement and a willingness to understand how the business and its systems work.
This is a hands-on management position. The successful candidate should be comfortable working at both the detailed and supervisory levels, from reviewing transactions and reconciliations when necessary to investigating issues, developing staff and improving accounting processes.
The position offers significant responsibility, exposure to senior leadership and an opportunity to grow professionally as part of an evolving Canadian manufacturing company.
_*Key Responsibilities*_
* Oversee the company's accounting operations and maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger. * Lead and coordinate month-end and year-end accounting processes. * Prepare and review monthly financial statements, supporting schedules and management reporting. * Ensure timely and accurate completion of account reconciliations, journal entries and related accounting activities. * Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable and other accounting processes. * Maintain appropriate accounting procedures, documentation and internal controls. * Review accounting transactions and investigate discrepancies, unusual activity or inconsistencies. * Support accurate inventory accounting and manufacturing cost accounting. * Ensure required Canadian accounting and statutory filings and remittances are completed accurately and on time, including GST/HST and other applicable CRA reporting requirements. * Manage monthly Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) requirements, including review and reconciliation of Statements of Account and timely remittance of amounts owing. * Coordinate with external accountants on year-end, corporate tax and other accounting or statutory requirements as applicable. * Develop a strong understanding of Sunsel's ERP/accounting system and how transactions flow through the organization. * Take ownership of improving the use of the accounting system, accounting workflows and related processes. * Work with other departments to identify and resolve accounting and system issues. * Support annual external accounting, review, audit and year-end requirements. * Ensure accounting records and supporting documentation are complete, organized and readily available. * Provide guidance, coaching and mentorship to members of the accounting team while helping develop their capabilities and accounting knowledge. * Support clear responsibilities, effective communication and appropriate review processes within the accounting department. * Ide