general accountant

Alphen Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Alphen Group in Toronto, ON is seeking a General Accountant to join the finance team in a hybrid capacity. You will handle day-to-day data entry, core bookkeeping, and high-volume vendor/customer communications, reporting to the Senior Accountant.

The role requires 2–4 years of accounting experience, hands-on NetSuite ERP usage, and solid AP/AR knowledge with GST/HST compliance. Strong communication and ownership are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of practical accounting experience, ideally within consumer goods, retail, or distribution.
• Hands-on experience using NetSuite or a similar cloud-based ERP system.
• Solid understanding of core AP/AR processes, basic ledger mechanics, and high-level GST/HST compliance.
• Inquisitive mindset with a strong sense of personal ownership and high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a positive, service-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily transactional accounting activities, including accurate data entry, customer invoicing, and vendor bill processing
• Conduct daily bank, credit card, and balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure financial records are current
• Manage the general accounting email inbox, responding promptly to internal and external inquiries
• Assist with month-end routines and prepare high-level GST/HST sales tax reporting
• Maintain clean audit trails and accurate master data within the NetSuite ERP system
• Partner closely with the Senior Accountant to resolve discrepancies and streamline operational workflows

Skills

Accounting experience

AP/AR processes

GST/HST compliance

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Job description

General Accountant

Job Title: General Accountant

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

Salary: $60,000

Industry: Consumer Goods

Overview We are currently recruiting on behalf of an organization in the Toronto area within the consumer goods sector seeking a General Accountant to join their finance team. Reporting directly to the Senior Accountant, this role is ideal for a proactive team player who takes ownership of their work, asks thoughtful questions, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will play a key operational role handling day-to-day data entry, core bookkeeping duties, and high-volume vendor and customer communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute daily transactional accounting activities, including accurate data entry, customer invoicing, and vendor bill processing
• Conduct daily bank, credit card, and balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure financial records are current
• Manage the general accounting email inbox, responding promptly to internal and external inquiries
• Assist with month-end routines and prepare high-level GST/HST sales tax reporting
• Maintain clean audit trails and accurate master data within the NetSuite ERP system
• Partner closely with the Senior Accountant to resolve discrepancies and streamline operational workflows

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of practical accounting experience, ideally within consumer goods, retail, or distribution
• Hands-on experience using NetSuite or a similar cloud-based ERP system
• Solid understanding of core AP/AR processes, basic ledger mechanics, and high-level GST/HST compliance
• Inquisitive mindset with a strong sense of personal ownership and high attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a positive, service-oriented attitude

Compensation

• $60,000 annually, plus benefits package

• Work location On site
• Terms of employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 1 vacancy
• Source Talent.com #633209857026563848