General Accountant

Cynet Systems; Oakville; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company located in Ontario is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage month-end and quarter-end close activities, track inventory, and prepare financial reports. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or finance-related fields, along with strong Excel skills and knowledge of accounting principles. Experience with ERP systems, particularly Sage, is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of general accounting experience.
• Working towards a CPA designation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end and quarter-end activities, including reconciliations.
• Coordinate accounting matters with associates and managers.
• Prepare financial reports, including reconciliations and expense analysis.
• Manage the inventory process and participate in counts.
• Assist in audit processes and generate ad hoc reports.

Skills

Knowledge of accounting practices and principles

Interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work under deadlines

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or finance-related field

Tools

Sage ERP system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

• The Accountant will be responsible for supporting month-end and quarter-end close processes, preparing financial statements, reconciling accounts, managing inventory processes, and assisting in audits.
• The role also involves ensuring compliance with internal controls, contributing to process improvements, and providing accurate financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of all month-end and quarter-close activities including trial balance review, journal entries, general ledger maintenance, financial statements, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Act as liaison by coordinating accounting matters between divisional associates and department managers.
• Prepare financial reports such as Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable reconciliation, sub-ledgers, expense analysis, cash balance reporting, bank reconciliations, and depreciation records.
• Record transactions to journals and general ledger including accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses, intercompany entries, and daily sales transactions.
• Manage the inventory process by tracking inventory movements, investigating variances, reconciling stock to the general ledger, and participating in physical and cycle counts.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to streamline operations and manage costs; provide recommendations to the Controller.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and financial procedures.
• Assist in preparation of audit files for internal / external auditors and government bodies.
• Generate ad hoc accounting reports as required.
• Develop and maintain documentation such as desktop procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Experience

• Minimum 1–2 years of general accounting experience.
• Experience working with an ERP system, preferably Sage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills and good Word skills.

Skills

• Solid knowledge of accounting practices and principles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Assertive and comfortable communicating with different stakeholders.
• Strong ability to meet deadlines and deliver accurate results.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision and strong team orientation.
• Customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with strict attention to detail.

Qualification and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a finance-related field.
• Working towards a CPA designation is an asset.