Plant Accountant- Hamilton

GTA Concepts; Hamilton; Presencial; CAD 65 000 - 80 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

GTA Concepts is seeking an accountant who takes ownership of daily tasks and delivers accurate monthly financial reporting. You will manage full-cycle accounting (AP/AR), payroll processing via Ceridian, reconciliations and month-end close, and prepare monthly statements for ownership; ERP experience is required.

Banking and cash flow management across Canadian and U.S. accounts, HST remittances, inventory analysis, and process improvements will also be part of your role.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Three years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience with full-cycle accounting (AP/AR, journal entries, reconciliations, month-end reporting).
• Payroll processing experience; Ceridian familiarity a plus.
• Experience using an ERP or integrated accounting system.
• Strong Excel skills (SUMIFS, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables); Power Query a plus.
• Professional communication and ability to handle deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Full-cycle accounting and monthly reporting.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable; maintain records and chase items.
• Prepare and post journal entries including accruals and month-end adjustments.
• Maintain general ledger and perform reconciliations; resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and reporting packages for ownership.
• Payroll processing using Ceridian; payroll reconciliations and remittances.
• Banking and cash flow: daily reconciliations across Canadian and U.S. accounts; monitor cash balances.
• Coordinate funding for payroll and operating payments; prepare cheques and wire transfers.

Conhecimentos

Excel skills

Professional communication

Prioritization

Accuracy and judgment

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Ferramentas

Ceridian

ERP system

Excel (Pivot Tables)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Location: Hamilton, Ontario Salary: $65,000–$80,000 + annually, (based on experience) Employment: Full-time, permanent Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Work arrangement: Fully in office

This opportunity is for an accountant who enjoys taking ownership of the daily work and carrying it through to accurate monthly financial reporting.

Within an established manufacturing business, you will handle full-cycle accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing through Ceridian, account reconciliations and month-end reporting. You will work closely with an experienced team and leadership, maintaining reliable financial records while identifying practical ways to improve processes.

Your responsibilities

Full-cycle accounting and monthly reporting

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, maintain accurate records and follow up on outstanding items.

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses and month-end adjustments.

• Maintain the general ledger and complete account reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.

• Complete month-end accounting and prepare monthly financial statements and supporting reporting packages for ownership.

• Prepare financial analysis that helps leadership understand business performance.

• Maintain year-end working papers and supporting documentation.

• Assist with inventory analysis and related accounting.

• Prepare and submit HST returns and other required government remittances.

Payroll processing and administration

• Process biweekly payroll using Ceridian, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.

• Complete payroll reconciliations and required government remittances.

• Prepare WSIB reporting and administer pension contributions and benefits-related transactions.

• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies while maintaining confidential employee records.

Banking and cash flow

• Complete daily bank reconciliations across four accounts, including Canadian and U.S. dollar accounts.

• Monitor cash balances, incoming receipts and payment requirements to support cash flow and working capital needs.

• Coordinate funding for payroll and operational payments within approved credit limits.

• Prepare cheques through the ERP system and wire/EFT payment templates for approval by authorized signatories.

• Arrange transfers between Canadian and U.S. dollar accounts as required.

• Coordinate capital expenditure payments through approved financing arrangements.

What you bring

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.

• At least three years of progressive, hands-on accounting experience, preferably within manufacturing or an industrial business.

• Experience handling full-cycle accounting, including AP, AR, journal entries, reconciliations and monthly financial reporting.

• Practical payroll processing experience. Familiarity with Ceridian is an asset.

• Experience using an ERP or integrated accounting system.

• Strong Excel skills, including SUMIFS, VLOOKUP or XLOOKUP, and Pivot Tables. Power Query is an asset.

• Accuracy, sound judgment and consistent follow-through.

• The ability to organize competing priorities and meet payroll and reporting deadlines.

• A professional communication style, confidence asking questions and the ability to work through issues with colleagues.

The opportunity

You will have broad involvement in the accounting function and a clear connection between your work and the financial information leadership relies on. Alongside daily processing and monthly reporting, you will have the opportunity to strengthen procedures, improve analysis and develop your understanding of a manufacturing business.

This position is fully in office in Hamilton, Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.