Staff Accountant

Summary Statement

Otto Bock Health Care is a leading global supplier of Prosthetics and Orthotic products for people with disabilities.  Our vision is to help people maintain or regain their freedom of movement. We work towards this aim by providing outstanding innovation and technology leadership, a large range of services and the global presence of our sales and service network.

We are currently looking for a Staff Accountant to join our North American Finance team. This role will be located in Burlington, Ontario, Canada and is a full-time permanent position with a hybrid work schedule.

Duties & Responsibilities

Role Summary:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for generating financial reporting (month-end reporting), general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and financial analysis. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of accounting data while supporting month-end and year-end close processes. The incumbent will also assist with compliance, audits, and accounting process improvements. The roll will also serve as back-up for processing semi-monthly payroll through external payroll provider.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

General Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Responsible for the full Accounting Cycle.
• Prepare and record journal entries in the general ledger.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain and update financial records in compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Complete International Finance Reporting Standards (IFRS) adjustments.
• Complete profit & loss statements.
• Complete banking transactions.

Month-End & Year-End Close

• Responsible for month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals and adjustments.
• Assist in preparing financial reports for management review.
• Complete reconciliations.
• Work closely with auditors during internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation.
• Assist with all internal and external audit reviews.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining internal controls to safeguard company assets.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business/Finance with advanced degree or professional designation (such as: CA, CPA, CMA, CMT)
• 2-3 years of experience and knowledge of all aspects of Accounting.
• Experience in a manufacturing and/or medical device environment preferable; good understanding of Accounting and Corporate Finance; understanding of financial policies and practices and Canada GAAP; and of German IFRS a plus.
• Thorough knowledge of all relevant Federal, Provincial and local requirements regarding financial records, pension, profit sharing, tax and the like is essential.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel expert (V-look ups, pivot tables, macros, VBA a plus); PowerQuery and PowerBI or similar data management and visualization experience a plus.
• Knowledge of SAP or other ERP system.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization.

Benefits

This is a full-time permanent position offering a competitive salary and company sponsored benefits.

Ottobock Health Care is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected factors. To that end, upon request, Ottobock Health Care will ensure, to the extent possible, that accommodation be made available to applicants throughout the recruitment process.