Accountant (35782)

Job summary

Manage day-to-day accounting activities, month-end close tasks, journal entries, reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and financial schedules. Support statutory filings, audits, financial analysis, and payroll activities while collaborating with Finance and other departments.

Job details

Accountant Our client is seeking an experienced Accountant to join its Finance & Accounting team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a well-rounded accounting professional who enjoys a hands-on role within a manufacturing/operational environment and has the ability and ambition to take on greater responsibility over time. The successful candidate will have approximately 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong general accounting knowledge, advanced Excel skills, ERP/accounting systems experience, and exposure to payroll. Experience within manufacturing, distribution, logistics or a similar product-based environment is strongly preferred. Key Responsibilities Manage day-to-day accounting activities including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger and bank transactions. Support and take ownership of components of the month-end close process. Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepayments and accounting adjustments. Perform bank, credit card and general ledger reconciliations. Review GL accounts and investigate discrepancies or unusual transactions. Reconcile intercompany transactions across multiple companies/entities. Prepare financial schedules and supporting documentation for monthly and year-end reporting. Assist with financial and variance analysis. Prepare and submit government remittances and statutory filings, including HST, WSIB and EHT. Provide supporting documentation for audits and other financial reporting requirements. Support payroll activities, including payroll inputs, reconciliations, reporting and discrepancy resolution. Work collaboratively with Finance and other departments across the organization. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field. Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience. Strong hands-on experience with: Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable General Ledger Month-end close Reconciliations Journal entries Government/statutory filings Strong understanding of accounting principles and general ledger processes. Hands-on experience with an ERP/accounting system. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP and data analysis. Some practical payroll experience/exposure. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Preferred Qualifications Accounting experience within manufacturing, distribution, logistics or another operational/product-based organization. Experience working within a multi-entity or multi-company accounting environment. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX, AX 2009 and/or Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O). Experience with QuickBooks Desktop and/or QuickBooks Online. Exposure to ERP integrations and related business applications. Experience supporting payroll within a mixed salaried/hourly workforce; exposure to piece-work payroll is an asset. Professional accounting designation or progress toward a designation such as CPA is considered an asset. What We're Looking For We're looking for a hands-on Accountant who combines strong technical accounting fundamentals with a practical and collaborative approach. The ideal candidate is adaptable, organized and comfortable working across multiple companies, systems and functions. You should be able to work independently while communicating clearly and effectively with colleagues throughout the organization. This opportunity is particularly well suited to someone who is confident handling the responsibilities of the position today but also has the maturity, capability and desire to grow into greater accounting and finance responsibilities over time. Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary, based on experience 3 weeks' vacation Comprehensive health and dental benefits Group pension program with employer matching Long-term growth opportunity Employment Details Position: Accountant Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time Department: Finance & Accounting Experience: 5+ years Industry Preference: Manufacturing / Distribution / Operational Environment ,

What you’ll do

Manage day-to-day accounting activities, month-end close tasks, journal entries, reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and financial schedules. Support statutory filings, audits, financial analysis, and payroll activities while collaborating with Finance and other departments.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, at least five years of progressive accounting experience, strong general accounting knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and ERP/accounting system experience. Practical payroll exposure, analytical and problem-solving ability, accuracy, communication skills, and the ability to manage priorities are required; manufacturing or similar operational experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Three Weeks' Vacation • Health and Dental Benefits • Group Pension Program with Employer Matching • Long-Term Growth Opportunity

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Month-End Close · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• General Ledger
• Month-End Close
• Bank Reconciliations
• Journal Entries
• Government Remittances and Statutory Filings
• Payroll Support
• Financial Analysis
• Variance Analysis
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• ERP and Accounting Systems
• Intercompany Accounting
• Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Communication

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Manufacturing
• Logistics