accountant

Newmarket Equipment Inc; Sutton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Newmarket Equipment Inc is seeking an experienced Accountant to join our Sutton West, ON team. You will oversee the full accounting cycle, manage AR/AP, payroll, and financial reporting, and coordinate with external accountants for year-end filings.

The role reports to the CFO and requires 2-3 years of full-cycle accounting, strong Excel skills, and proficiency in QuickBooks Online; ERP experience is a plus. On-site position with competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Accounting.
• 2-3 years of accounting experience in a full-cycle accounting role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online (Must have); experience with an ERP system is preferred.
• Experience in the trucking and transportation industry is considered an asset.
• Strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounting cycle, including AR, AP, Payroll, invoicing, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Manage AR by preparing invoices, monitoring collections, maintaining supporting documentation, reconciling customer accounts, and analyzing aging reports to improve collection performance.
• Manage AP by verifying vendor invoices, processing payments (ACH and cheque), and maintaining accurate supplier records.
• Process and administer payroll, by coordinating payroll information, reviewing payroll reports, and supporting employee benefits administration.
• Perform monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, AR, AP, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts (e.g. intercompany transactions).
• Prepare journal entries, including accruals, depreciation, intercompany transactions, investments, and other month-end adjustments.
• Maintain accurate financial records and prepare timely financial reports for management.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and continuity schedule.
• Manage year-end close, prepare all supporting working papers and liaise with external accountants for financial statements and tax filings.
• Assist with budgeting, financial tracking, and variance analysis.
• Monitor operating licences and ensure timely renewals and regulatory filings.
• Prepare and maintain land lease agreements and related tracking spreadsheets.
• Maintain insurance schedules by adding or removing insured assets as required.
• Provide general administrative support to management and other departments as needed.

Skills

Accounting

Financial reporting

Excel

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks Online

ERP system

Job description

Company Profile

Newmarket Equipment Inc was incorporated in 1998, born from a deep passion for the transportation industry, a love of the open road, and the determination of a small team with just a couple of trucks and a big vision. What started as a modest operation has grown steadily year after year, fueled by hard work, integrity, and a commitment to delivering dependable service. Today, that same passion continues to drive us forward. Our fleet has expanded to over 100 pieces of equipment, allowing us to support a wide range of customer needs with efficiency, reliability, and pride. Situated on a 25?acre facility just north of Newmarket, our operation includes a fully equipped maintenance shop staffed with licensed technicians who keep our equipment running at peak performance. Inside our office, you'll find a knowledgeable and dedicated team ready to dispatch, coordinate, and support every aspect of our customers' requirements. Whether it's logistics, maintenance, or specialized transportation solutions, we work together to ensure every job is handled with care. For more than two decades, Newmarket Equipment Inc has built its reputation on trust, quality, and a genuine commitment to the people and industries we serve. As we continue to grow, our mission remains the same: to deliver dependable equipment, exceptional service, and the confidence our customers rely on.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accountant to join our team. Reporting to the CFO, the successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing the full accounting cycle, preparing timely financial reports, leading the year-end close process, and coordinating with external accountants to support the preparation of financial statements and tax filings.

Duties

• Manage the full accounting cycle, including Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), Payroll, invoicing, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Manage AR by preparing invoices, monitoring collections, maintaining supporting documentation, reconciling customer accounts, and analyzing aging reports to improve collection performance.
• Manage AP by verifying vendor invoices, processing payments (ACH and cheque), and maintaining accurate supplier records.
• Process and administer payroll, by coordinating payroll information, reviewing payroll reports, and supporting employee benefits administration
• Perform monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, AR, AP, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts (e.g. intercompany transactions).
• Prepare journal entries, including accruals, depreciation, intercompany transactions, investments, and other month-end adjustments.
• Maintain accurate financial records and prepare timely financial reports for management.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and continuity schedule.
• Manage year-end close, prepare all supporting working papers and liaise with external accountants for financial statements and tax filings.
• Assist with budgeting, financial tracking, and variance analysis.
• Monitor operating licences and ensure timely renewals and regulatory filings.
• Prepare and maintain land lease agreements and related tracking spreadsheets.
• Maintain insurance schedules by adding or removing insured assets as required.
• Provide general administrative support to management and other departments as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Accounting.
• 2?3 years of accounting experience in a full-cycle accounting role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online (Must have); experience with an ERP system is preferred.
• Experience in the trucking and transportation industry is considered an asset.
• Strong analytical skills with excep

Location and Compensation

• Location Sutton West , ON
• Work location On site
• Salary $ 60,000 to $ 70,000 YEAR annually
• Terms of employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 1 vacancy
• Source indeed.com #10224643676
• Sutton West, ON