Accounting Associate

Avidbots is a pioneering leader in the field of robotics, dedicated to developing cutting-edge autonomous cleaning solutions for commercial and industrial environments. Our mission is to revolutionize the way cleaning and maintenance tasks are performed by introducing innovative, efficient, and sustainable robotic technologies. Avidbots is committed to delivering intelligent and autonomous robotic solutions that not only enhance operational efficiency but also promote a cleaner and healthier world.

Our groundbreaking autonomous cleaning robots, specifically the Neo 2 and Kas, are redefining the cleaning industry by offering state-of-the-art technology, advanced navigation, and data-driven insights to businesses across the globe. These robots are designed to perform tasks such as scrubbing and sanitization, and maintain cleanliness in a wide range of industries, including airports, shopping malls, warehouses, retail, and more.

Headquartered in Kitchener, ON, Canada, we are an employee-focused organization that has been certified a Great Place to Work® consecutively for the last 5 years and one of Deloitte's Fast 500 (2021). We are looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our team and contribute to the development of our cutting-edge technology.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a motivated Accounting Associate, who thrives in a dynamic, hands on, small team environment and fosters our culture of collaboration and getting things done. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the successful candidate will play a critical role in the Finance department by supporting critical month-end functions, and have a detail-oriented approach to financial analysis & reviews, while leveraging our existing systems & applications to drive process improvement and data integrity.

This is an on-site role based in Kitchener, Ontario

Responsibilities:

• Analyze actual manufacturing costs and prepare periodic reports comparing standard vs. actual production costs, while being able to explain drivers of key variances.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate product, service, and software plan costing, while supporting costing for new or revised product offerings.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Supply Chain & Operations departments in order to support inventory reduction, forecasting, and ERP data integrity.
• Support the monthly preparation and review of Financial Statements, including processing of standard & adjusting journal entries, and proactively identifying variances & performing root cause analysis.
• Monthly account reconciliations - completing complex reconciliations as well as acting as first level review for certain account reconciliations; while preparing accruals and reclass entries as needed
• Maintain fixed assets subledgers on a monthly basis, including proper documentation of additions, disposals, & re-classifications.
• Maintain deferred revenue schedules on a monthly basis, in alignment with ASPE guidelines and reconciled to Avidbots' internal records.
• Assist in development of efficient accounting and finance procedures and use of resources, while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Utilize existing finance systems & applications to streamline processes and improve internal controls while proactively suggesting improvements.
• Assist in annual audit by preparing working papers and assisting auditors with data collection

Requirements:

• Post-secondary Degree completion in a financial discipline
• Working towards completion of a CPA designation
• Previous Co-op experience is an asset, but not required
• Successfully complete pre-employment onboarding requirements that may include criminal/civil background checks

Nice-to-Haves:

• Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and financial reporting
• Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt with a high degree of accuracy to work with complex data in an environment of ever-changing deadlines, priorities and requirements
• Willing to take initiative and be proactive; able to effectively prioritize and problem solve with limited direction
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and collaborate on financial projects
• Superior knowledge of Excel, reporting tools, and ERP Systems; Epicor experience a strong asset
  

***Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada for any employer

Avidbots is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce. As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. We are a diverse Canadian company founded by international students, and we are proud of the strengths our diversity brings. We hold our executives to the same standards as all of our employees, and we believe work should be a safe space for all. Avidbots has an absolutely zero tolerance policy for discrimination or hate against members of any race, religion or sexual orientation. We also offer a professional working environment and culture and believe that work / life balance is critical to ensure the happiness/well-being of our people.

Upon request, Avidbots will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.