Accountant (12 Month Term)

WESLEY MACHINE SHOP; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesley Industrial Machine Shop Ltd. in Winnipeg, Manitoba is seeking an Accounting Technician to join our finance team. You will perform full-cycle accounting tasks, emphasizing accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to GAAP.

Key duties include managing AR and AP, reconciling subledgers to the general ledger, and supporting reporting with advanced Excel skills. Experience with Sage Business Vision is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong accounting background with relevant experience.
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), financial processes, and regulations.
• Educational background in Accounting or Business Admin with major in accounting preferred.
• Experience with full-cycle accounts is required, including accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and accounting software.
• Knowledge of or experience using accounting program Sage Business Vision is an asset, but not a requirement.
• Strong organizational, reporting and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage customer accounts to ensure timely collections.
• Prepare and distribute customer statements and aging reports.
• Follow up on overdue accounts and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Apply customer payments and reconcile AR subledger to the general ledger.
• Coordinate with Sales, Parts, and Service on customer and supplier inquiries as needed.
• Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Match purchase orders, receipts, and invoices (3-way match).
• Prepare and execute vendor payments (cheques, EFTs, etc.).
• Maintain vendor records and resolve discrepancies or disputes.
• Reconcile AP subledger to the general ledger and ensure completeness of liabilities.
• Credit card reconciliations.

Skills

Accounting expertise

GAAP knowledge

Time management

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Accounting or Business Administration (major in accounting)

Tools

Sage Business Vision

Job description

Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

Wesley Industrial Machine Shop Ltd. is seeking an Accounting Technician. The successful applicant will be a self-motivated individual with excellent organizational and communication skills. The successful candidate must be analytical and detail-oriented with an understanding of current accounting principles. With their technical and organizational expertise, they will play a definite key role in enhancing our corporate image and reputation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Monitor and manage customer accounts to ensure timely collections
• Prepare and distribute customer statements and aging reports
• Follow up on overdue accounts and resolve billing discrepancies
• Apply customer payments and reconcile AR subledger to the general ledger
• Coordinate with Sales, Parts, and Service on customer and supplier inquiries as needed

Accounts Payable (AP)

• Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner
• Match purchase orders, receipts, and invoices (3-way match)
• Prepare and execute vendor payments (cheques, EFTs, etc.)
• Maintain vendor records and resolve discrepancies or disputes
• Reconcile AP subledger to the general ledger and ensure completeness of liabilities
• Credit card reconciliations

Skills and Requirements:

• Strong accounting background with relevant experience required
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), financial processes, and regulations
• Educational background in Accounting or Business Admin with major in accounting preferred
• Experience with full-cycle accounts is required, including accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and accounting software
• Knowledge of or experience using accounting program Sage Business Vision is an asset, but not a requirement
• Strong organizational, reporting and time management skills