Accountant

Appficiency Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing company in Toronto seeks an Accountant to ensure financial health and operational efficiency. The role includes managing payroll processing, account reconciliations, and compliance tasks, requiring strong analytical and detail-oriented skills. Join a collaborative environment and contribute to process improvements while advancing your career.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in accounting or payroll roles.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle payroll for Canadian employees.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable.
• Prepare and maintain financial records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ADP

Microsoft Excel

NetSuite

Job description

Solving the most complex technology and business challenges is what Appficiency is about. As the top partner for creating the new industry benchmarks in the ERP Services, Appficiency is an Oracle NetSuite Alliance Partner with over 7 different industry and partner awards. We are a leader in both construction and manufacturing and as a top 5 Alliance Partner, we go to work each day solving the hardest industry problems and sharing these news-worthy achievements to set a higher bar for the professional services and software industry.

The Value

Appficiency understands that people are our greatest strength. We always put our talented people first and invest heavily in their learning and career opportunities. We consistently provide amazing opportunities to learn, innovate and lead. We combine advice with action to develop experts that are knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. Appficiency is committed to developing a culture built on integrity, collaboration and growth, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In addition, as part of our growing global network, there are opportunities to work with international teams and clients, or even help lead our global expansion.

The Grind

We have been recognized for being the best at what we do, but we are working smart to do even better and that all starts with you. We are a rapidly growing company at the interchange of business and technology which requires entrepreneurial tenacity, motivation to learn, and enterprise building initiative.

No matter your role, you'll be an integral member of the team, focusing on helping build the team of varying sizes and across diverse industries. In our progressive environment, the commitments you work on will drive your learning and accelerate your business acumen and technical expertise. Stationed at the intersection of financial operations, an Accounting and Payroll Specialist at Appficiency inc. will have the opportunity to drive meaningful innovations and make compelling contributions in a fast-paced environment.

The Talent

As an Accountant at Appficiency, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial health and operational efficiency of our business. You will manage core accounting functions and payroll processing while contributing to process improvements and compliance across the finance function. You are a detail-oriented and driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings strong accounting expertise. You demonstrate sound judgment, take initiative, and operate with integrity.

The Commitment

• Process full-cycle payroll for Canadian employees and support payroll coordination for offshore contractors.
• Manage and reconcile accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.
• Perform monthly audits on invoices, identify variances, and propose appropriate journal entries.
• Support bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, and monthly close activities.
• Prepare and maintain financial records, reports, and general ledger entries in accordance with accounting principles.
• Provide support in calculating employee commissions, bonuses, and termination payouts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline financial processes and ensure compliance.
• Support client onboarding from a finance perspective (e.g., billing setup).
• Lead or support the implementation of new accounting processes or tools.
• Provide weekly updates to management on receivables and collection status.
• Support monthly internal and external financial reporting tasks as needed.

• Take ownership of miscellaneous finance related tasks and projects as assigned.

The Essentials

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in accounting or payroll roles.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, payroll legislation, and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience with general ledger functions, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• High level of discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience using payroll systems such as ADP, PGI or other similar systems.

Preferred

• CPA designation (or working toward CPA certification).
• Experience using ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and payroll systems.
• Familiarity with CRM systems, Lucidchart, or similar business tools.