Accountant

Clarity Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic and fast-growing company is seeking an Accountant to join their finance team in Toronto. This role involves maintaining accurate financial records, managing accounts receivable and payable, and supporting various accounting activities. The successful candidate will enjoy a collaborative environment while contributing to the company's financial integrity and growth.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Proficiency in journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Familiarity with external audit preparation.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle accounting tasks, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Manage accounts receivable processes, including invoice preparation and collections.
• Assist with month-end close process and external audit preparation.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Data analysis

Education

University degree in accounting, finance, or related field

CPA designation or working toward completion

Tools

Excel

NetSuite

Job description

Our client, a dynamic and fast growing company, is seeking an Accountant to join the team. This role is crucial role to the financial operations of the organization by assisting in maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records. This position reports to the Finance & Accounting Manager and involves collaborating with the finance team to ensure the timely and accurate recording of financial transactions, managing accounts receivable and accounts payable, and supporting various accounting activities. The Accountant's primary responsibilities include journal entries, reconciling accounts, assisting in the preparation of financial reports, and contributing to the overall accuracy and integrity of the organization's financial information.

This opportunity offers the chance to join a collaborative and innovative team where your analytical skills will have a meaningful impact. Our client is committed to fostering professional growth and the successful candidate will play a role in shaping the company's financial future while enjoying the benefits of a fast paced and supportive work environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a forward thinking professional ready to make a strong contribution.

What You Will Be Doing :

• Perform full-cycle accounting tasks, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Manage accounts receivable (A / R) processes, including invoice preparation, collections, and bank deposit preparation
• Oversee full-cycle bookkeeping, ensuring timely and accurate recording of financial transactions
• Prepare and summarize expense reports, ensuring compliance with internal policies
• Assist with the month-end close process, reconciling accounts and preparing reports
• Support external audit preparation and provide necessary documentation
• Contribute to improving the efficiency of financial processes, including enhancements to the month-end close cycle
• Collaborate with the finance team to maintain the integrity of financial data and ensure regulatory compliance

What We Need From You :

• University degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• CPA designation (or actively working toward completion)
• 1–2 years of relevant accounting experience
• Proficiency in full-cycle accounting (journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations) and month-end close
• Experience preparing and summarizing expense reports and bank deposits
• Experience with full-cycle bookkeeping and accounts receivable processes
• Familiarity with external audit preparation
• Intermediate Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting (NetSuite experience an asset)
• Strong organizational and time management abilities

Next Steps :

• We here at Clarity Recruitment would like to thank you for your application
• Only those chosen for a phone interview will be contacted via email and text to set up a phone interview

Clarity Recruitment and our client are firmly committed to fostering diversity within our community. Our clients welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of their staff, including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Please notify us if you require accommodation in the application process.

Clarity Recruitment helps start-ups and scale-ups build top-performing finance & accounting teams with a structured recruitment process and better results. Visit findingclarity.ca to learn more!