Located in Guelph, ON
Pay: $70,000
Job Full Description
GENERAL ACCOUNTANT – PERMANENT, GUELPH, ON
$70,000 Annually | Full Benefits | 3 Weeks’ Vacation | Permanent, Full-Time
INTERVIEWS THURSDAY SEPT 24 ONSITE IN GUELPH
Applicants MUST have 3–5 years of hands-on accounting experience within a MANUFACTURING environment.
This is a mandatory requirement for consideration.
Express Employment Professionals Guelph is recruiting a General Accountant for an established and growing organization in Guelph. Years of experience trump a designation.
Our client serves customers across Canada through a combination of operational, technical and service-based solutions. The organization offers a stable, professional environment with a collaborative, hands-on team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys working across the accounting cycle rather than being limited to one narrow function.
Working closely with the Controller, the General Accountant will have hands-on responsibility for month-end close, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial schedules and day-to-day accounting activities.
An accounting designation is not required. We are looking for strong practical accounting experience, manufacturing exposure, accuracy and someone who takes ownership of their work.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Play an active role in month-end and year-end close
- Prepare and post journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger accounts
- Complete monthly balance sheet and credit card reconciliations
- Prepare monthly financial schedules and supporting documentation for financial statements
- Review transactions for accuracy, completeness and appropriate coding
- Assist the Controller with day-to-day accounting and financial activities
- Provide backup support for Accounts Payable
- Monitor Accounts Receivable balances and assist with collections as required
- Process and distribute customer invoices and ensure billing accuracy
- Assist with payroll schedules and related accounting activities
- Support budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
- Prepare supporting documentation for external auditors and government filings
- Investigate discrepancies and assist with resolving accounting issues
- Maintain accurate, organized and audit-ready financial records
- Provide additional accounting and financial support as required
- Travel with team members to other plants
REQUIRED Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity, candidates MUST have:
- 3–5 years of hands-on accounting experience
- Accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated experience with month-end close
- Strong experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries and reconciliations
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience working with accounting and financial systems
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities and consistently meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently, take ownership and collaborate effectively with the Controller and broader team
Dayforce experience is considered an asset.
CPA or other accounting designation is NOT required.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $70,000 annually
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package
Vacation: 3 weeks
Employment: Permanent, full-time
Location: Guelph, Ontario
Interviews: September 24
Our client is moving quickly and will be conducting interviews Thursday, September 24.
Please apply only if you meet the mandatory requirement of 3–5 years of accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
Apply Directly to:
Sara Caterini
Licensed Executive Search Consultant
Express Employment Professionals Guelph
Direct: 519.835.4396
Email: sara.caterini@expresspros.com
45 Speedvale Ave East, Suite 100
Guelph, ON N1H 1J2
This posting is intended to fill a current vacancy.
Express Employment Professionals Guelph is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment and selection process upon request.
Guelph, ON
3353
45 Speedvale Avenue East
Suite 100
Guelph, ON N1H 1J2
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