Corporate Accountant

Corporate Accountant    
Remote in Ontario or Atlantic Canada
Reference # HL-OSC-8860


Our client, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster, is an innovative, industry-led national ocean cluster that is ensuring we as Canadians, achieve sustainable economic growth in our ocean-based industries while also contributing to the health of our planet. The OSC’s mandate is to collaborate with investors and partners from across ocean industries to develop and commercialize innovative solutions to shared ocean challenges that are globally-relevant and include key investment areas such as ocean energy, sustainable seafood, the future of marine transport and climate solutions, and focus on growing more Canadian ocean companies and building the ecosystem to deliver on this potential. The OSC guides ideas from the conceptual to the actual; partnering with industries who have big goals and innovative concepts. We are thrilled to be partnered with them as we look to bring a Corporate Accountant to their team of dedicated professionals!


Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Corporate Accountant maintains an even balance of two key priorities; the first is to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting for the organization from accounts payable, bank reconciliations, accounts receivable, month end, quarterly and annual financial reporting. The second, is to liaise with identified proponents and our internal financial team to provide and verify essential financial information for claims submissions.  In short, this role works tirelessly to make sure OSC’s corporate financial reporting is timely and accurate and project costs are clearly understood, documented, compliant, approved and recorded.  


Responsibilities will include:
 

• Responsible for timely processing of accounts payable ensuring compliance with OSC procurement and employee expense policies. 
• Prepare payments for approved vendor invoices, project claims, and employee expense reports. 
• Prepare and send all conditional commitment invoices to members and any other invoices required. 
• Work with the Member Relations team and Director of Finance to monitor receivables and follow up according to OSC policies. 
• Support the lead on the internal project audit process. 
• Perform 6-8 project audits per year.
• Complete audit testing and documentation, including communicating with members as needed. 
• Support the claims review process.
• Review, verify, validate, process and approve assigned project claims on a timely basis.
• Work with Director of Finance on timely and accurate submission of bi-annual ISED reconciliations.
• Other related duties as required. 

The ideal candidate will possess:
 

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in corporate reporting.
• Bi-lingual (French and English) is considered an asset.
• Audit or claim review experience considered an asset.
• Experience inside a firm and / or a client facing industry is critical.
• Experience working within the blue economy considered an asset.
• Results-driven with a keen eye for detail, efficiencies and continuous improvement.
• High level of critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Comfortable working and collaborating both virtually and remotely with others.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organization that is passionate about growing Canada’s ocean economy in a digital, sustainable, and inclusive way. Connect with our team to learn more!


OSC is committed to your career growth and supports team-wide professional development through internal training in DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion). The OSC is committed to living its values, which includes the development of a diverse, inclusive, and equitable experience for applicants and team members.


To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking “Apply Now” below:
For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Heather Labucki, Partner, or Sara Morey, Consultant, at smorey@kbrs.ca  If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Sara Morey know.


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