General Ledger Accountant

Omega Holdings; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Omega Holdings in Hamilton, Ontario, is seeking a skilled GL Accountant to maintain general ledger integrity, post journal entries, reconcile accounts, and support month-end closes in accordance with Canadian ASPE and GAAP.

The ideal candidate has a CPA, a bachelor's in accounting or finance, 2–5+ years of experience, and strong ERP/Excel capabilities. Join a detail-driven finance team and contribute to accurate financial reporting and audits.

Qualifications

• CPA certification or equivalent in good standing.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2–5+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong GL and month-end close knowledge.
• Experience with ERP systems (BC, SAP, QuickBooks, or Dynamics).
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, reconciliations).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Complete month-end and year-end close activities.
• Analyze P&L and balance sheet fluctuations and explain variances.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and account mappings.
• Prepare and support financial statements and management reports.
• Reconcile bank accounts and intercompany balances.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Support external and internal audits.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian ASPE, GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Develop and maintain accounting procedures and SOPs.

Skills

CPA

General Ledger accounting

Month-end close

Excel advanced

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

SAP

QuickBooks

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, supporting month‑end and year‑end closes, assisting with financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies, Canadian ASPE and GAAP. Responsibilities align closely with the accounting activities described in recent GL Accountant candidate reviews.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Complete month‑end and year‑end close activities.
• Analyze P&L and balance sheet fluctuations and explain variances.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and account mappings.
• Prepare and support financial statements and management reports.
• Reconcile bank accounts and intercompany balances.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Support external and internal audits.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian ASPE, GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Develop and maintain accounting procedures and SOPs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (CPA).
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2–5+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of General Ledger accounting and month‑end close.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Business Central, SAP, QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, reconciliations).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.