Accountant

Global Vehicle Systems Inc.; Windsor; Hybrid; CAD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site parking

RRSP match

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development support

Job summary

Global Vehicle Systems Inc. in Windsor, Ontario is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join our growing manufacturing team. This role offers hands-on experience in full-cycle accounting, payroll administration, and timely financial reporting.

You will work closely with senior leadership in a hybrid setup after onboarding, gaining exposure to job costing, cost analysis, and month-end close in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role.
• Manufacturing accounting experience is a plus.
• Proficient with Sage 50 and Excel.
• Strong detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process AP with three-way matching in Sage 50.
• Process AR invoices and payments.
• Assist payroll processing and labour administration.
• Prepare financial reports and support month-end close.
• Maintain job costing in Sage 50.

Skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Accounting education

Tools

Sage 50 (Canadian Edition)

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join our growing manufacturing organization.

CPA students and recent accounting graduates with relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller, this role provides hands-on experience in:

• Full-cycle accounting
• Payroll administration
• Month-end close activities
• Job costing and project accounting
• Financial reporting and analysis

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to build a long-term career in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will gain exposure to multiple areas of accounting and finance while working closely with senior leadership.

Why Join Us?

• Direct mentorship from the Group Financial Controller
• Exposure to full-cycle accounting and financial reporting
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment
• Career growth opportunities and expanding responsibilities
• Hybrid work arrangement following training and onboarding
• RRSP matching program
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Perform three-way matching of invoices and purchase orders
• Process supplier invoices in Sage 50
• Prepare EFT and cheque payments
• Complete month-end AP reconciliations between subledger and general ledger

Accounts Receivable

• Create customer orders and invoices
• Apply customer payments
• Assist with collections and account follow-up
• Maintain accurate customer records

Payroll and Labour Administration

• Review employee time records and attendance
• Track paid and unpaid time off
• Assist with payroll processing and reporting
• Create and maintain job records in both accounting and time management systems

Job Costing and Financial Reporting

• Create and maintain jobs within Sage 50
• Apply and monitor job budgets
• Work closely with Sales and Engineering departments
• Assist with month-end close activities
• Prepare accounting schedules and reports
• Support financial reporting and analysis
• Assist with implementing accounting policies and maintaining compliance

General Responsibilities

• Act as a representative of Global Vehicle Systems and affiliated companies while demonstrating our core values of Integrity, Service, and Quality.
• Promote and maintain a safe, clean, organized, and healthy workplace in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role
• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Manufacturing accounting experience considered an asset
• Experience with Sage 50 Canadian Edition considered an asset
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, filtering, sorting, and pivot tables
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: CA$26.00-CA$32.00 per hour

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Windsor, ON N8Y 1N9