senior accountant

CT BAKERY; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A food production company in Etobicoke, ON is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to manage accounts and financial reporting. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in accounting and 3–5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting. Responsibilities include preparing journal entries, conducting reconciliations, and managing broker commissions. Competitive salary range of $60,000–$70,000 per year offered.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of accounting experience with focus on cost accounting, AP, and AR.
• Experience in a manufacturing or food production environment is preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and perform monthly reconciliations.
• Calculate and record broker commissions ensuring timely payments.
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations.

Skills

Cost accounting

Accounts Payable (AP)

Accounts Receivable (AR)

Excel (pivot tables, lookups)

QuickBooks Premier Accounting Software

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

senior accountant

We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Senior Staff Accountant with strong experience in cost accounting, accounts payable (AP), and accounts receivable (AR). This role is critical to maintaining the financial integrity of the business, ensuring accurate cost and transactional reporting, and supporting continuous process improvement. Our ideal candidate is a strong communicator, team player, team builder, and emerging leader who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• General Accounting: Prepare and post journal entries (e.g., accruals for expenses). Perform monthly reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, including bank reconciliations and intercompany accounts. Assist with the preparation of financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement). Conduct variance analysis and support month-end and year-end close processes. Assist with audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations. Partner with operations and supply chain teams to ensure accurate inventory valuation and physical inventory counts.
• Treasury: Record receipts and clear payments. Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations. Investigate and resolve discrepancies between bank statements and company records. Credit card reconciliations.
• Broker Commissions: Calculate and record broker commissions based on agreements and contracts. Ensure timely and accurate payment of commissions to brokers. Reconcile commission accounts and investigate discrepancies. Prepare detailed reports on commission payments for management review.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience, with hands-on involvement in cost accounting, AP, and AR.
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Premier Accounting Software.
• Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations).
• Working experience in manufacturing or food production environment preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead by example and work independently.

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Etobicoke, ON M8Z 5L6 (on-site)
• Salary: $60,000–$70,000 per year
• Starts as soon as possible
• Vacancies: 1
• Source: indeed.com

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