General Accountant

Envy Consulting Group; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Three weeks of vacation

Paid sick days

Birthday off

Job summary

Envy Consulting is recruiting a General Accountant for its Mississauga operations. The role focuses on maintaining accurate records, supporting daily financial operations, and contributing to process improvements in a growing tech environment.

You will work with both Canadian and U.S. accounting activities, participate in system enhancements, and support timely financial reporting while enjoying hybrid work and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• At least 3 years of general accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience with invoicing, accounts payable, accounts receivable and reconciliations.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookup functions.
• Experience working with accounting or ERP software.
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer invoicing, ensuring timely and accurate billing.
• Review and process vendor invoices and related transactions.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations and accounting schedules.
• Support month-end closing activities and financial reporting.
• Investigate and resolve account discrepancies.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Prepare recurring financial calculations and reports.
• Support Canadian and U.S. accounting activities.
• Assist with sales tax documentation and reporting.
• Collaborate with internal departments to improve financial processes.
• Participate in accounting system enhancements and special projects.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Analytical ability

Independent with competing priorities

Education

Accounting/Finance degree or diploma

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, Lookup)

Job description

Established Technology Company | Mississauga, ON

Salary: $55,000-$60,000 annually

Work Model: Hybrid - 3 days in-office, 2 days remote after onboarding

Join an Established Technology Company with a North American Presence

Envy Consulting is partnering with an established, Canadian-owned technology company to recruit a General Accountant for its Mississauga operations. Our client has built a successful business with operations across Canada and the United States, combining the stability of an established organization with the evolving environment of the technology sector. This is an opportunity to join a company that values its people, supports professional development and encourages employees to take ownership of their careers.

Why this opportunity stands out:

• Established North American Business: Join a Canadian-owned technology company with operations on both sides of the border.


• Career Advancement: A clear opportunity to progress into a Senior Accounting position as your experience and responsibilities grow.


• Technology Investment: Gain hands-on exposure to accounting modernization initiatives and cloud-based financial systems.


• Professional Development: Company-supported training, continuing education and professional membership fees.


• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid flexibility, three weeks of vacation, paid sick days and a paid birthday off.

The Opportunity

The General Accountant will play an important role in supporting daily financial operations, maintaining accurate accounting records and contributing to ongoing process improvements. You'll gain exposure to multiple areas of accounting, work alongside experienced finance professionals and contribute to projects that help modernize the organization's financial operations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage customer invoicing, ensuring timely and accurate billing.


• Review and process vendor invoices and related transactions.


• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations and accounting schedules.


• Support month-end closing activities and financial reporting.


• Investigate and resolve account discrepancies.


• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.


• Prepare recurring financial calculations and reports.


• Support Canadian and U.S. accounting activities.


• Assist with sales tax documentation and reporting.


• Collaborate with internal departments to improve financial processes.


• Participate in accounting system enhancements and special projects.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.


• At least 3 years of general accounting experience.


• Hands-on experience with invoicing, accounts payable, accounts receivable and reconciliations.


• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookup functions.


• Experience working with accounting or ERP software.


• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.


• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.


• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with multi-entity accounting.


• Familiarity with Canadian and U.S. sales tax.


• Experience in the technology, distribution or product-based sectors.


• CPA designation or progress toward completion.


• Exposure to accounting software implementations or process improvement initiatives.

The initial onboarding period is expected to be primarily in-office for approximately one month. A group health benefits plan is not currently offered.