General Accountant - Whitby, ON

Makita Canada Inc.; Whitby; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid benefits

RSP plans

Paid vacation and other paid/unpaid 1

Personal days

Job summary

The General Accountant role at Makita Canada Inc. supports the finance team by compiling financial reports, budgets and statements, and by analyzing accounting data to produce clear commentary.

The successful candidate will have a 3rd or 4th year CPA/Accounting degree, CPA in progress preferred, and at least 3 years of accounting experience. Strong Excel, IFRS/ASPE/US GAAP knowledge, and SOX familiarity are essential.

Qualifications

• Education – 3rd or 4th year CPA / undergrad degree or diploma required.
• CPA designation preferred or working towards.
• Minimum 3 years of accounting or finance experience in a business environment including accounts payable.

Responsibilities

• Assists in month-end and year-end financial report preparation.
• Prepare, assist, reconcile and analyze budgets, cash flow, fixed assets, income tax, inventory, sales, transfer pricing schedules and other reports.
• Review, prepare and post journal entries.
• Assist with sales/marketing program reconciliations.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and government tax remittances.
• Assist with scheduling information for audits and liaise with auditors.
• Liaise with finance and Makita employees.
• Other accounting related functions including financial analysis reports.

Skills

Excel expertise

MS Office (Access, Word, Outlook)

Costing knowledge

IFRS/ASPE/US GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance understanding

Financial analysis

Teamwork / communication

Multi-tasking / organization

Adaptability

Self-starter

Education

CPA in progress / CPA candidate

Undergraduate degree in accounting or business

Tools

BPCS/AS400

Job description

The General Accountant compiles and presents financial reports, financial statements, budgets, business plans, and commentaries by researching and analyzing accounting data.

How Makita Supports Our Team Members

• Company-paid benefits (medical/dental/vision/employee assistance plan)
• RSP plans
• Work life balance with paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave & personal days

Responsibilities:

• Assists in the preparation of month-end and year-end financial reports.
• Preparation, Assistance, reconciliation and analysis with budget, cash flow, fixed asset, income tax, inventory, sales, transfer pricing schedules and other financial reports.
• Journal entry review, preparation and posting duties.
• Assistance with sales / marketing program reconciliations.
• Preparation of Bank reconciliations and government tax remittances.
• Assistance with scheduling and required information for company audits including liaise with corporate, external and government auditors.
• Liaise with other finance and Makita employees.
• Other accounting related functions which may be assigned including financial analysis reports.

To Be Successful, You Will Have:

• Education – 3rd or 4th year CPA / Undergrad Business or Accounting degree / diploma required.
• CPA Designation preferred or working towards.
• A minimum of 3 years experience working in accounting or finance department in a business environment including knowledge and experience with accounts payable functions.

What you bring to the team?

• Superior organization skills with ability to plan workload and multitask in order to meet tight deadlines and produce results.
• Comprehensive knowledge of SOX, accounting theory and standards including IFRS, ASPE, and US GAAP.
• Superior excel skills are required as majority of duties will be conducted on very complex worksheets. MS Excel will be tested during interview process.
• Proficiency with MS-Office programs (Access, Word and Outlook)
• Costing knowledge.
• Knowledge of BPCS/AS400 based software would be a definite asset.
• Fluent in English, strong communication skills, (verbal and written) and professional demeanor.
• Excellent analysis and problem-solving skills
• Self starter with good learning ability who would work well independently and in a team environment.
• Adaptable to change and to manage in a fast-paced environment.

Salary range

• $60,000 - $64,000 annually

Recruitment & Accessibility Statements

Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Makita Canada are to fill existing vacancies within our organization.

We thank all those who apply for employment opportunities, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Every application is initially reviewed by a member of the HR team. Applications that advance may then undergo an AI-assisted review by the hiring manager to support the evaluation of experience, skills, and job-related qualifications. AI is used solely as a support tool; all applications are personally reviewed by members of the Makita hiring team, and AI is not used to make hiring decisions.

Makita Canada is an equal opportunity employer. We value workplace diversity and provide inclusive, barrier-free recruitment in accordance with Human Rights and Accessibility Legislation. Accommodation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request.