Financial Accountant

Norsat; Aurora; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP program

Professional development fund

Employee Award Program

On-site parking & GO Train access

Aurora, ON office location

Employee events

Job summary

Sinclair Technologies, a division of Norsat International Inc., seeks a motivated Financial Accountant to join the Finance team in Aurora, ON. You will handle general accounting, month‑end close, reconciliations, payroll administration, and financial reporting across multiple entities and currencies.

Strong IFRS knowledge and experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central, ADP Workforce Now, and Power BI are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience; manufacturing experience is an asset.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and financial reporting.
• Experience with multi-company and multi-currency transactions is an asset.
• Experience with a large ERP system such as Dynamics 365 Business Central; payroll via ADP Workforce Now is preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills; Power BI is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, reclassifications, and other month-end entries.
• Perform general accounting activities for multiple companies and currencies.
• Support Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, project accounting, inventory, fixed assets, and other accounting functions as required.
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes.
• Monitor and analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts for accuracy.

Skills

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

ADP Workforce Now

Power BI

Job description

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

About Us:

Sinclair Technologies, a division of Norsat International Inc., is a leading designer and manufacturer of antenna and RF signal conditioning products, systems, and coverage solutions. Sinclair products are used extensively in public safety and private industry communication networks, such as emergency services (police, fire, ambulance, and military), transportation, natural resources, and utilities. We have over 70 years of industry-leading expertise in all aspects of antenna and RF signal conditioning design and manufacturing. With a strong focus on R&D, we continue to expand our product offerings and offer industry-leading technical solutions.

We have an innovative and outstanding team of industry professionals who drive our ongoing success at Sinclair. We strive to offer a supportive, inclusive, and nurturing environment that helps our employees expand their careers and reach their highest potential.

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join our Finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for a broad range of financial accounting activities, including general accounting, reconciliations, payroll administration, month-end close, financial reporting, and financial analysis.

The role will work closely with the Finance team and other departments to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial information. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, ADP Workforce Now and Power BI will be valuable in supporting accounting and reporting activities.

What You’ll Do:

• Financial Accounting & Month-End Close
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, reclassifications, and other month-end entries.
• Perform general accounting activities for multiple companies and currencies.
• Support Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, project accounting, inventory, fixed assets, and other accounting functions as required.
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes.
• Monitor and analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and maintain appropriate supporting documentation.
• Prepare monthly internal financial reports and supporting schedules.
• Prepare actual vs. budget and month-over-month variance analysis.
• Assist with quarterly and annual financial reporting, including financial statements and related schedules.
• Assist with technical accounting research and documentation in accordance with IFRS.
• Analyze revenue, costs, gross margins, project profitability, and other financial information.
• Use Power BI and Excel to extract, analyze, and present financial information to support management decision-making.
• Payroll Administration
• Prepare semi-monthly payroll for hourly and salaried employees in Canada (ON, QC) and related remittances on a timely and accurate basis using ADP Workforce Now.
• Perform all other payroll responsibilities including various fillings and timesheet/attendance reports etc.
• Administer employee group benefit plans including setting up new hires, employee record maintenance and status changes (extended health, dental, life, RRSP).
• Audit, Tax & Compliance
• Prepare audit schedules and provide supporting documentation for external audits.
• Assist with corporate tax filings, government reporting, and other compliance requirements.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of internal financial controls.
• Systems & Other Responsibilities
• Perform accounting activities and maintain financial data within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Assist with accounting system testing, reporting, and system changes as required.
• Participate in finance-related digital transformation and process improvement initiatives.
• Work with Finance, Operations, Sales, and other departments to resolve accounting and financial issues.
• Participate in special accounting and financial projects and perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience; public accounting or manufacturing experience is an asset.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and IFRS.
• Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial analysis.
• Experience with multi-company and multi-currency transactions is an asset.
• Experience with inventory, project, or cost accounting is an asset.
• Experience with a large ERP system; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience is preferred.
• Experience with payroll administration and ADP Workforce Now is preferred
• Strong Excel skills; Power BI experience is an asset.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to resolving issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a changing environment.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.

What We Offer:

• RRSP program
• Job related professional development fund for designations and accreditations.
• Employee Award Program.
• Plenty of on-site parking & a 5-minute walk to GO Train station.
• Office located in a serene location full of greenery in Aurora, ON
• Employee events & initiatives.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, you must be a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident, or a foreign national holding a valid Work Permit or specific authorization like a study permit with off-campus work permission, a temporary resident permit, or be part of special programs. Unfortunately, we are unable to assist in work authorization.

The Company’s recruitment platform relies on artificial intelligence and machine learning to establish a Profile Relevancy score based on an initial comparison of an applicant’s education, experience, and skills against the education, experience, and skills requirements in the job description. This is one of many factors that the recruitment team will review in making interview decisions; there are no cut-off scores, and all applications remain visible to the recruitment team.

Candidates may choose to opt out from this review in which case their score will be listed as "Not Available".

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.