SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Join Team Bento and be a part of our group of companies which operates more than 12000 locations globally. With operations across Canada and United States, Bento brings together a dynamic team of people with diverse backgrounds, experience, and talent, to create an exceptional guest experience.

Location:

• Head Office: 25 Sims Crescent, Unit 1, Richmond Hill ON L4B 1C9. This role requires 2 days a week in-office.

Responsibilities

The Senior Accountant is responsible for providing finance support by ensuring all accounting principles and processes are adhered to.

• Performing all financial periods end close functions, which includes preparation of journal entries to the general ledger, balance sheet account reconciliations and analysis
• Oversees all the banking transactions, account reconciliations and timely resolution of all reconciling items
• Reconcile monthly intercompany balances with foreign related parties
• Prepare, file, pay, reconcile federal/provincial sales and withholding taxes in Canada
• Oversees the company's lease administration, schedules and payment of all rental properties
• Maintain accurate and timely weekly cashflow forecast
• Performs technical work related to the preparation and the maintenance of the company's fixed asset records, transactions and reports
• Maintain chart of account and period closing administration in corporate ERP system
• Oversee the user access administration of the company ERP, banking and finance workflow portals
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year end reporting, financial and tax audits
• Be part of the team to implement the new ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics 365)
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• CPA designated or working towards the final level of completion
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience with multi-entities and currency settings
• Experience with Sales tax filing in Canada is required
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Minimum advance skills in Excel required
• Experience in Microsoft Dynamics, knowledge of Macro, VBA, Sequel, Python would be considered an asset
• Can demonstrate a high level of autonomy and self-motivation
• Able to multi-task with confidence and ease
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced office environment with a Can-Do attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willing to work traditional office hours: Monday to Friday, start between 8am – 9am, and infrequently work beyond these parameters to meet mission-critical deadlines

Why you should join our team:

• Power of Collaboration: Live our core values - "Own it", "Care about it", "Make it exceptional", and "Win together" - as we work together to create better food for everyone, the Japanese way.
• Competitive Rewards: Upon meeting eligibility criteria reap the benefits of a comprehensive compensation package with a bonus plan, group health benefits, and retirement plans that recognize your outstanding contribution.
• Ignite Your Potential: Fuel your growth with extensive training and opportunities for career advancement, empowering you to unleash your full potential.
• Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion thrive, empowering every voice to be heard and celebrated through meaningful initiatives and programs.
• Drive Sustainable Impact: As part of our dedication to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, we actively promote sustainable practices and initiatives to create a positive impact on our environment and communities.

For more information about Bento and our opportunities, please visit www.bentosushi.com.

We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.