Senior Accountant

Cornerstone Building Brands; St. Thomas; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building solutions company based in St. Thomas, Ontario is seeking an Accounting Professional to assist with month-end close activities and various accounting tasks. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, at least 3 years of experience, and proficiency in MS Office. This role offers opportunities for hybrid work arrangements and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and a gain-share bonus program.

Benefits

Extended health care

Life and Dependent Life Insurance

Employee assistance program

Competitive vacation and paid time off program

RRSP matching

Employee Discounts

Gain Share Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of related professional experience.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel functions.
• Ability to meet deadlines, including month-end closing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close activities.
• Complete adjusting journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Reconcile daily bank transactions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business

Enrollment in CPA Program

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Sage 300

Job description

Job Description

• Assist with month-end close activities
• Completion of adjusting journal entries and account reconciliations
• Reconciling daily bank transactions
• Capital Spend tracking / Fixed Asset administration
• Inventory reporting and analysis
• Daily Sales / AR importing
• Cost Centre analysis and ad-hoc reporting
• Supporting the annual budget process
• Intercompany reconciliations
• Support accounts payable with general ledger account coding and purchase order review

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting / finance / business or related field

Enrolled in CPA Program

Minimum 3 years of related professional experience

Strong communication / interpersonal skills, reading and writing skills in English to communicate effectively with various levels of management and staff members

Advanced proficiency in MS Office : Outlook, Power Point, and Excel (Proficiency is required in advanced functions such as pivot tables, V-lookups, charts, etc.)

Exposure to Sage 300 is an asset

Strong attention to detail, analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills.

Ability to multi-task, work as a team member and independently, self-driven, adaptable, and patient

Ability to meet deadlines (i.e., month-end closing)

Willingness to learn and develop within the organization

Additional Information

Extended health care, drug, dental, vision care benefits

Life and Dependent Life Insurance

Long term disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Free on-site parking

Competitive vacation and paid time off program

RRSP (the company will match up to 4% of biweekly earnings)

Employee Discounts

Immediately eligible to participate in the Company's Gain Share Bonus Program, paid quarterly and driven by team performance in pre-established targets

This position is based on-site at our St. Thomas location but hybrid remote work arrangements may be considered for highly qualified candidatesdependent on experience, skill set and alignment with the requirements of this position.

The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, problem solving ability, organizational skills, and attention to detail. Applicant appreciates an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed, and rewarded. Applicant looks forward to learning an incredible amount and being a contributing member of an effective team.

North Star is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs.