Accountant

Randstad Canada; Brantford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in Brantford, Ontario is seeking an experienced Accountant to oversee financial operations and contribute to process improvement initiatives. Candidates should have a background in accounting, strong Excel skills, and a proactive mindset. This is a permanent, in-office role offering competitive salary and professional development support. Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion is emphasized.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Professional development support for CPA

Comprehensive benefits plan

Growth environment

On-site parking

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of accounting experience if pursuing CPA; 5-7 years if not.
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset, comfortable working in-office.
• Tech-savvy, adept at learning ERP systems and advanced Excel functions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee AP & AR functions, ensuring timely processing of invoices.
• Manage daily bank monitoring and cash reporting.
• Conduct month-end reconciliations and prepare tax entries.
• Perform basic financial analysis for decision-making.
• Collaborate on process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Related post-secondary credentials

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Are you an ambitious, proactive Accountant who is highly focused on driving efficiency and automation? We are searching for a solution-oriented professional to join a rapidly growing, sales-centric organization where your initiative will be highly valued.

This is a hands-on, in-office role where you will oversee core accounting functions and contribute directly to financial analysis, budgeting, and process improvement initiatives. If you possess advanced Excel skills, are comfortable with multi-systems, and are ready to be an immediate contributor, this permanent role could be the perfect step for you!

Advantages

• Competitive Salary
• Professional development support provided for those pursuing their CPA
• Comprehensive Benefits: Extended group benefit plan and RRSP matching program
• Growth Environment: The chance to work in a growing, sales-centric organization and be recognized for your process improvement initiatives
• On-site parking
• Excellent leader and mentor, in the Controller

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be a primary resource for the core finance function, expected to be proactive, solution-oriented, and contribute to automation efforts:

• Financial Operations Oversight: Oversee AP & AR functions, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and collections.
• Cash Management: Lead daily bank monitoring and cash reporting. Prepare weekly payment schedules and process bill, wire, EFT payments, as well as intercompany and FX transfers.
• Month-End Execution: Perform month-end reconciliations, recurring entries, accruals, tax preparation, and account analysis.
• Analysis & Planning: Conduct basic financial analysis to support decision-making and contribute directly to the budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Process Improvement: Actively collaborate on process and procedure improvement initiatives to maximize efficiency and effectiveness, leveraging technology and tools.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2-4 years of accounting and/or financial experience if currently pursuing your CPA designation; 5-7 years if not pursuing a designation. Related post-secondary credentials required.
• Mindset: Must be proactive and solution-oriented, capable of demonstrating initiative and bringing ideas to the table. Must be comfortable with the 100% in-office requirement.
• Technical Skills: Tech-savvy with a knack for learning new ERP systems, Advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs), and comfortable with multi-systems/platforms.
• Soft Skills: Strong interest in process optimization and continuous improvement; excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills to collaborate across teams effectively.
• Comfortable with criminal and credit background checks being processed.

Summary

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity and a great match for you, and you are ready for a new challenge, please apply to or share with your network, today!

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada\'s workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [e-mail] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.