Accounting and Grants Coordinator

Ethos Automation; Brantford; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethos Automation in Brantford, Ontario, is seeking an accounting professional to manage AR/AP in QuickBooks Online and support payroll processing, timesheet tracking, and labour allocation.

You will track project costs, prepare job costing reports, and assist with government grant applications and funding claims. The role requires coordinating programs such as SR&ED, IRAP, OAMP, CanExport, and training grants, along with monthly closings and year-end preparation.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of accounting experience (AR, AP, Payroll).
• Strong QuickBooks Online experience.
• Knowledge of Canadian payroll, HST, and bookkeeping practices.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Lookups).
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable in QuickBooks Online.
• Support payroll processing, timesheet tracking, and labour allocation
• Track project costs and prepare job costing reports
• Research, prepare, and submit government grant applications and funding claims
• Coordinate programs such as SR&ED, IRAP, OAMP, CanExport, and training grants
• Complete bank reconciliations and month-end accounting activities
• Assist with monthly financial reporting and year-end preparation

Skills

QuickBooks Online

Payroll

Excel

Attention to detail

Organization

Tools

Excel

Job description

Manage Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable in QuickBooks OnlineSupport payroll processing, timesheet tracking, and labour allocationTrack project costs and prepare job costing reportsResearch, prepare, and submit government grant applications and funding claimsCoordinate programs such as SR&ED, IRAP, OAMP, CanExport, and training grantsComplete bank reconciliations and month-end accounting activitiesAssist with monthly financial reporting and year-end preparation

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of accounting experience (AR, AP, Payroll)
• Strong QuickBooks Online experience
• Knowledge of Canadian payroll, HST, and bookkeeping practices
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Lookups)
• Excellent organization and attention to detail

Nice to Have

• Experience with government grants and funding programs
• CPA designation or working toward CPA
• PCP certification
• Manufacturing, automation, or project-based accounting experience
• Spanish language skills an asset