Accountant

Morgan McKinley; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Christmas/New Year closure

5 personal days

Job summary

Morgan McKinley partners with an established manufacturing and distribution company to recruit a Senior Accountant to join their finance team. This hands-on role covers full-cycle accounting, month-end close, inventory and cost accounting, and supervision of the AP/AR functions.

This position seeks a Senior Accountant with 4–5 years of experience who enjoys detail and combines technical accounting with cost control. Strong Excel and SAGE X3 experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Degree or diploma in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution or product-based environments.
• Strong technical knowledge in month-end, AP, and AR.
• Experience with standard costing including BOMs and WIP.
• Proficient in Excel; ERP experience required (SAGE X3 preferred).
• Experience supervising or leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting, month-end close, and reporting.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, schedules.
• Oversee AP and AR; coach two clerks.
• Manage standard costing, BOMs, WIP, and inventory costing.
• Analyze costs and variances; review manufacturing costs.
• Maintain accounting data within the ERP system and generate analyses.
• Identify process improvements and support business decisions.

Skills

Month-end close

AP/AR management

Excel

Cost accounting

BOMs/WIP

Attention to detail

Financial analysis

Education

Accounting/Finance degree or diploma

Tools

SAGE X3

Job description

We are partnering with an established manufacturing and distribution company to recruit a Senior Accountant to join their finance team. This is a hands‑on position with broad responsibility across the accounting function, including full-cycle accounting, month‑end close, inventory and cost accounting, and oversight of the AP and AR functions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Accountant with 4–5 years of experience who enjoys being involved in the detail of the business and wants a role that combines technical accounting with operational and cost accounting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full cycle accounting process, including month‑end close and financial reporting
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and month‑end schedules
• Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, providing guidance and support to two AP/AR clerks
• Manage standard costing and inventory accounting, including:
• Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Work in Progress (WIP)
• Material consumption
• Cost variances and analysis
• Review inventory and manufacturing costs to ensure accuracy and identify variances
• Support the maintenance and accuracy of accounting records within the ERP system
• Prepare financial analysis and reporting to support business decisions
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls
• Provide day‑to‑day supervision, coaching, and support to the AP and AR team

What We’re Looking For

• 4–5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Experience within a manufacturing, distribution, consumer goods, or similar product‑based environment
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly month‑end, AP, and AR
• Solid experience with standard costing, including BOMs, WIP, and consumption
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas and data analysis
• Experience working with an ERP system; SAGE X3 is highly preferred
• Experience supervising or leading a team, either formally or informally
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

What’s Offered

• Annual Bonus
• Annual paid company closure over Christmas and New Year
• 5 paid personal days, including one personal day for your birthday

If you’re an experienced accountant with a strong background in manufacturing, inventory, and cost accounting, this is an opportunity to take on a broad role within an established and growing organization.