General Accountant

GS1 Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Toronto is seeking a General Accountant to support financial operations. The role involves month-end close, reconciliation, and financial reporting. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, accounting enrollment, and strong analytical skills. Join a dynamic team that values proactive problem-solving and effective communication.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of relevant experience in financial analysis and reporting.
• Proven proficiency in MS Office Excel, including v-lookups and pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for month-end close, including bank reconciliation and reporting.
• Prepare reports and supporting documents for auditors during audits.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Reconciliation

Problem Solving

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

University degree in Business or Commerce

Enrollment in accounting program (CGA, CMA)

Tools

MS Office Excel

Great Plains

Job description

Department:

Finance

Location:

Toronto, ON

Description

The general accountant provides support and assists with data collection, cash application, accounts payable, and analysis related to various projects as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for month-end close, including bank reconciliation, credit card, AR and AP sub-ledger reconciliation, month-end documentation/adjusting entries, reporting, and analysis.
• Maintain finance and accounting policies, as well as standard operating procedures.
• Perform variance analysis for AR and AP control accounts, as well as deferred revenue accounts, to identify root causes and make appropriate adjusting journal entries.
• Support AR and AP by reviewing complex transaction entries to ensure compliance with accounting policies.
• Conduct monthly analysis of AP accruals and GTIN revenue accruals, making necessary journal entries.
• Participate in month-end financial review by providing supporting information and making required adjusting entries.
• Prepare monthly HST/GST remittances and quarterly QST remittance.
• Prepare reports and supporting documents for auditors during interim and year-end audits, and gather documents as per audit schedule.
• Gather and validate requirements from departments and systems, build financial models, and maintain data accuracy.
• Collect, validate, and cleanse master data from various sources for specific projects.
• Prepare ad hoc reports as needed.
• Build trust and credibility with internal stakeholders.
• Provide backup to other functions when necessary.
• Perform other duties as delegated or assigned.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• University degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Commerce), with current enrollment in a recognized accounting program (e.g., CGA, CMA).
• 5-6 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, costing, reconciliation, reporting, AR/AP/GL, including month-end processes; industry experience is an asset.
• Proven high proficiency in MS Office Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables, macros), Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Experience with ERP systems, especially Great Plains, is an asset.
• Project management experience is an asset.
• Team player with ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, meeting tight and changing deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, capable of interacting professionally at all levels.
• Ability to complete assignments on time with high quality, overcoming obstacles.
• Results-driven, capable of seeing tasks and projects through to completion.
• Proactive in suggesting improvements to systems, services, or products.
• Flexible and entrepreneurial spirit suited for a dynamic environment.