Accountant (35782)

Myticas Consulting; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

3 weeks' vacation

Comprehensive health and dental benefi

Group pension with employer matching

Long-term growth opportunity

Job summary

Myticas Consulting Inc. is seeking an experienced Accountant to join its Finance & Accounting team in a permanent role within a manufacturing/operational environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong Excel skills, ERP knowledge, and payroll exposure. Responsibilities include managing day-to-day accounting, month-end close support, journal entries, reconciliations, intercompany activities, and compliance filings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Hands-on with AP/AR, GL, month-end close.
• ERP/accounting system experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP).
• Some payroll exposure.
• Experience in manufacturing or distribution environment preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities including AP, AR, GL and bank transactions.
• Support and own components of the month-end close.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepayments and adjustments.
• Perform reconciliations of bank accounts, credit cards and GL.
• Review GL accounts for discrepancies or unusual transactions.
• Reconcile intercompany transactions across entities.
• Prepare financial schedules and supporting docs for monthly and year-end reporting.
• Assist with financial variance analysis.
• Prepare government remittances and statutory filings (HST, WSIB, EHT).
• Support audits and other financial reporting requirements.
• Support payroll activities and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with Finance and other departments.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

General Ledger

Month-end close

Reconciliations

Journal entries

Payroll exposure

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Dynamics AX / AX 2009 / D365 F&O

ERP/accounting system

Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP)

Job description

Accountant

Our client is seeking an experienced Accountant to join its Finance & Accounting team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a well-rounded accounting professional who enjoys a hands‑on role within a manufacturing/operational environment and has the ability and ambition to take on greater responsibility over time. The successful candidate will have approximately 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong general accounting knowledge, advanced Excel skills, ERP/accounting systems experience, and exposure to payroll. Experience within manufacturing, distribution, logistics or a similar product‑based environment is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day accounting activities including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger and bank transactions.
• Support and take ownership of components of the month‑end close process.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepayments and accounting adjustments.
• Perform bank, credit card and general ledger reconciliations.
• Review GL accounts and investigate discrepancies or unusual transactions.
• Reconcile intercompany transactions across multiple companies/entities.
• Prepare financial schedules and supporting documentation for monthly and year‑end reporting.
• Assist with financial and variance analysis.
• Prepare and submit government remittances and statutory filings, including HST, WSIB and EHT.
• Provide supporting documentation for audits and other financial reporting requirements.
• Support payroll activities, including payroll inputs, reconciliations, reporting and discrepancy resolution.
• Work collaboratively with Finance and other departments across the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong hands‑on experience with:
• Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable
• General Ledger
• Month‑end close
• Reconciliations
• Journal entries
• Government/statutory filings
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and general ledger processes.
• Hands‑on experience with an ERP/accounting system.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP and data analysis.
• Some practical payroll experience/exposure.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Accounting experience within manufacturing, distribution, logistics or another operational/product‑based organization.
• Experience working within a multi‑entity or multi‑company accounting environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX, AX 2009 and/or Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O).
• Experience with QuickBooks Desktop and/or QuickBooks Online.
• Exposure to ERP integrations and related business applications.
• Experience supporting payroll within a mixed salaried/hourly workforce; exposure to piece‑work payroll is an asset.
• Professional accounting designation or progress toward a designation such as CPA is considered an asset.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a hands‑on Accountant who combines strong technical accounting fundamentals with a practical and collaborative approach. The ideal candidate is adaptable, organized and comfortable working across multiple companies, systems and functions. You should be able to work independently while communicating clearly and effectively with colleagues throughout the organization. This opportunity is particularly well suited to someone who is confident handling the responsibilities of the position today but also has the maturity, capability and desire to grow into greater accounting and finance responsibilities over time.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary, based on experience
• 3 weeks' vacation
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Group pension program with employer matching
• Long‑term growth opportunity

Employment Details

Position: Accountant Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time Department: Finance & Accounting Experience: 5+ years Industry Preference: Manufacturing / Distribution / Operational Environment