Accountant

Jobtailor; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced senior accountant to support finance operations in a Toronto area manufacturing or distribution setting. You will perform month-end close, GL reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting packages, while driving variance analyses and process improvements.

The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, ERP experience (Oracle preferred), and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 5+ years in accounting within a medium-size manufacturing or distribution setting.
• Hands-on bookkeeping, AR/AP, Capex, and general accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian GAAP and ASPE.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Oracle; advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Finance and Accounting operations with accurate records and timely reporting.
• Prepare monthly accrual journal entries.
• Reconcile GL accounts including cash, investments, prepaids, receivables, payables, accruals, and intercompany accounts.
• Administer fixed assets and report monthly capital expenditures.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing tasks.
• Prepare financial statements and management reporting packages.
• Conduct variance analysis and investigate deviations.
• Assist with audits and external/government reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasts, and ad hoc analyses.
• Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives.

Skills

Bookkeeping

AR/AP

Capex

Canadian GAAP & ASPE

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Oracle ERP

Power BI

Tableau

Concur T&E

Job description

• Support Finance and Accounting operations by ensuring accurate financial records and timely financial reporting and analysis


• Prepare accounting journal entries for monthly accruals


• Reconcile GL accounts, including cash and investments, prepaids, receivables, payables, accruals, and intercompany accounts


• Administer fixed assets and report monthly capital expenditures


• Lead month-end and year-end closing tasks


• Prepare financial statements and management reporting packages


• Conduct variance analysis and investigate significant deviations


• Support Invest Ontario loan application documentation


• Manage A/R billing and cash application


• Administer the Concur T&E and vehicle fleet programs


• Manage insurance administration and claims


• Assist with quarterly forecasts and annual budgeting


• Prepare cash flow projections


• File monthly commodity taxes and prepare corporate tax filing documentation


• Complete NR4 filing


• Support internal control implementation and maintain the internal control framework


• Assist with external and government audits


• Support process improvement and automation initiatives


• Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis for management


• Support the Finance & Accounting team with ad hoc assignments

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree


• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a medium-size manufacturing or distribution environment


• Hands‑on bookkeeping, AR/AP, Capex, and general accounting experience


• Strong knowledge of Canadian GAAP and ASPE


• Proficiency in ERP systems, preferably Oracle


• Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables


• Strong numerical and analytical skills


• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills


• Critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively


• Ability to contribute to a respectful and inclusive workplace


• Audit experience is a plus


• Proficiency in Power BI or Tableau is a plus

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, accounting practices, and compliance with Canadian GAAP and ASPE. Proficient in managing financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, while ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.

Hard Skills

• Accounting Journal Entries


• GL Account Reconciliation


• Financial Statement Preparation


• Variance Analysis


• Cash Flow Projections


• Audit Support


• Bookkeeping


• AR/AP Management


• Capex Administration


• Internal Control Implementation

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail


• Organizational Skills


• Critical Thinking


• Problem‑Solving Abilities


• Effective Communication

Tools & Technologies

• Oracle ERP


• Power BI


• Tableau


• Concur T&E