Intermediate Accountant

Totran Transportation Services is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Intermediate Accountant to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting functions of the organization while contributing to accurate financial reporting and process improvement initiatives.Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Candidates who are currently pursuing, or intend to pursue, a CPA designation are strongly encouraged to apply. CPA candidacy will be considered a valuable asset.If you are looking to develop your accounting career with a growing transportation company, we would like to hear from you.Banking / CashDaily review line of credit, and credit cards, bank balances and transactionsReview daily bank balance beforeEnsure adequate cash in accounts and suggest transfers as neededSell USD as directedApprove and release cash payments as requiredPrepare weekly cash flow report - near-term collections and cash payment commitments. Project line of credit position for the following weekEmail weekly exchange rate to operations so they know the markup rate for billings.Phone in USD Visa payments as requiredAccounts PayableReview and approve AP invoices dailyForecast semi-monthly accounts payable for cash requirementsReview Carrier Pending Payable ReportCalculate monthly interest loansApprove direct deposit cheque runsAccounts ReceivableEnsure proper accruals and expenses are allocated properly in ordersReview orders for accuracy and profitability, including margin calculationsReview daily orders to invoice and follow up to ensure billing is processed regularlyPull DNBi credit report and analyze for credit worthiness. Obtain credit reference from bank.Follow up on collection calls where no progress has been madePrepare Load Profitability Report monthlyPayrollReview proper setup of new employees in Axon (i.e. WCB, pay rates, etc.)Adjust pay rates in Axon as required (i.e. payroll increases)Send out payroll cutoff reminder emailsProcess Driver and Office payroll; ensure proper OT calculationEnsure proper benefits deductions for all employees, including arrears deductionsEmail Payroll Remittances to all employees and OO after each pay runProcess Federal Statutory Remittance for LTD after each office and driver payrollPrepare posting journal entries for INC payrollProcess RRSP upload semi-monthly; deactivate employees from the group as necessaryAnnual remittance of company match RRSP and 401K in January/FebruaryMaintain employee recordsIssue ROE as requiredProcess and file WCB payments as required; monthly, quarterly, annuallyReview and Issue T5, T4, 1099, including upload to respective websitesIssue T2200 and TL2 to LTD driving staff, pilots and load supervisorsFinancial Statements / Month EndReview GL daily to ensure expenses and revenue are coded properlyReconcile Balance Sheet Accounts and GL reviewBank Reconciliation in AxonPrint Bank StatementsRun Account Activity Report for Financial / Recognize Bank Gain LossClean up Stale dated chequesRun Bank Statements and tie to GLRun monthly reoccurring Journal Entries (i.e. expense prepaid, depreciation, licensing, etc.)Reconcile Lease Liability GL Accounts to excel Lease ScheduleReconcile Fixed Assets Excel Schedule to Axon Fixed Asset AccountsAccrue IRS 12% on items shipped to the USA (i.e. Trucks, Trailers, etc.)Run Sales Tax Remittance Report, Account Activity Report, and Sales Tax RemittanceReconcile Intercompany - AR with AP, vice versaAR and AP accruals as necessary (i.e. fuel, wages, etc.)Run Import Satellite Jurisdiction MilesAnalysis of Sales and Expense GL Accounts - BN to verify correct GL coding of expenses - put into table and filterRun Equipment and Driver Statements /Equipment Statements/Only Company Equipment/DetailPrepare monthly financial statements and lock down the period in AxonPrepare monthly financial statement PowerPoint presentationPrepare monthly forecast; profit/loss statement and cash flowUpload AR and AP to RBC CovarityUpload quarterly and annual FS to RBC CovarityReconcile, Prepare and File GST monthlyPrepare annual budget and upload to AxonReview annual financial statements and tax returns from DeloitteFile and Remit Texas State Franchise annuallyImport / ExportsMaintain accurate and complete equipment records, including setup of equipment in AxonPrepare paperwork to import / export goods including Proforma invoice, NAFTA, DOT declaration form, etc.Accrue, remit, and file IRS Excise Tax as required, update equipment file and Axon with payment detailsFollow up with INC frequently to obtain status of importing; update Axon with Fleet, status, etc.Maintain Equipment Transfer list for Vehicle Rent calculationGeneralMaintain and file all Contracts and Agreements, electronic and paper formatMaintain and file fixed assets electronically and paper format, including setup in AxonReconcile quarterly truck additions / deletions insuranceMaintain and file all legal correspondence including Resolutions, dividends, etc.Ensure records are kept secured and orderly in MezzanineSemi-annual inventory count; schedule count, ensure completeness and accuracySetup users in Axon, ensure proper restrictions based on roleMaintain Travel log of expenses for LTD employees who travel to USAAll other request as per Senior Management