General Accountant

Job summary

Maintain the general ledger, prepare entries and reconciliations, and support monthly and annual close, financial statements, and management reporting. Support payables and receivables, budgeting and forecasting, tax filings, audits, and improvements to accounting processes and controls.

Job details

We are seeking an experienced General Accountant to support day-to-day accounting activities, financial reporting, and month-end close. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities while maintaining accurate financial records. Key Responsibilities Maintain the general ledger and prepare journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries. Complete monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations. Support month-end and year-end close, ensuring deadlines are met. Prepare financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules. Support accounts payable and accounts receivable, including payment processing, invoicing, and account reconciliations. Maintain prepaid expense, fixed asset, and depreciation schedules. Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Prepare applicable sales tax filings and support other reporting requirements. Assist with audit preparation and respond to requests from external accountants. Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, financial controls, and reporting accuracy. Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience, including general ledger accounting and month-end close. Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA designation or progress toward a CPA is an asset. Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using accounting software or ERP systems. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy. Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with colleagues. Strong communication skills and discretion when handling confidential financial information. Ability to work on-site.

What you’ll do

Maintain the general ledger, prepare entries and reconciliations, and support monthly and annual close, financial statements, and management reporting. Support payables and receivables, budgeting and forecasting, tax filings, audits, and improvements to accounting processes and controls.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of relevant accounting experience, including general ledger accounting and month-end close, and a diploma or degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Candidates should have strong accounting and reporting knowledge, Excel and accounting software or ERP proficiency, attention to detail, analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively; CPA designation or progress toward one is an asset.

Listed skills

• Month-End Close · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• ERP systems · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• General Ledger Accounting
• Journal Entries
• Month-End Close
• Financial Reporting
• Account Reconciliation
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Variance Analysis
• Sales Tax Filing
• Audit Preparation
• Microsoft Excel
• Accounting Software
• ERP Systems
• Financial Controls

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting