Senior Accountant

GMS Canada - Vaughan; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

GMS Canada - Vaughan in Vaughan, ON is seeking a Senior Accountant to maintain the general ledger, manage month-end close, and support audits. The role collaborates with controllers, management, and sales teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance and 4–6 years of related experience; strong MS Office; ability to meet deadlines and communicate professionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 4–6 years of related work experience.
• Strong knowledge of general accounting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review and process recurring journal entries monthly.
• Assist the Controller with maintaining financial statements.
• Assist accounting team during month-end closing.
• Prepare analysis of accounts, as required.
• Assist the accounting team with year-end financial audits and provide documentation for auditors.
• Manage customer and vendor rebate processing and pricing; reconcile month-end working papers and GL reconciliations.
• Oversee processing of invoices on EDI; adapt to new technology.
• Post customer payments daily; monitor and rectify invoicing and payment errors.
• Meet month-end and audit deadlines.
• Office admin and other tasks as assigned.

Skills

General accounting procedures

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

EDI systems

SOX compliance

Job description

Vaughan, ON L0J

Position Purpose:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining general ledger accounts and administering processes and reports. Together with other team members, the Accountant works to exceed customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and process reoccurring journal entries monthly.
• Assist the Controller with maintaining financial statements.
• Assist accounting team during month-end closing.
• Prepare analysis of accounts, as required.
• Assist the accounting team with year-end financial audits and provide any documentation required by auditors.
• Manage customer and vendor rebate processing. Update customer and vendor pricing. Reconcile month-end working paper including bank rec and GL reconciliations.
• Oversee the processing of invoices on EDI (need to be technologically proficient and able to adapt to new tech).
• Post customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions daily.
• Monitor and rectify invoicing and payment errors.
• Monitor deductions being taken by customers.
• Work closely with management and sales team to resolve any discrepancies.
• Meet month-end deadlines and audit deadlines.
• Office admin and othertasks as assigned.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Accounting or Finance.
• 4 to 6 years of related work experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of all general accounting procedures.
• Ability to self-manage, show initiative, and solve problems.
• Ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers.
• Will frequently communicate with management and coworkers and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Must be able to assess documents, spreadsheets, financial statements, etc.
• Ability to problem solve, prioritize tasks, and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to multitask various projects ongoing simultaneously.
• Must be able to receive and analyze financial information.

Physical Requirements:

include: Sitting for long periods of time (80%). Using computer and related office equipment. Occasionally, will move about inside the office to access files, office machinery, etc. Must be able to move any files weighing up to 10 pounds for audits etc.

Position Purpose:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining general ledger accounts and administering processes and reports. Together with other team members, the Accountant works to exceed customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and process reoccurring journal entries monthly.
• Assist the Controller with maintaining financial statements.
• Assist accounting team during month-end closing.
• Prepare analysis of accounts, as required.
• Assist the accounting team with year-end financial audits and provide any documentation required by auditors.
• Manage customer and vendor rebate processing. Update customer and vendor pricing. Reconcile month-end working paper including bank rec and GL reconciliations.
• Maintain documentation around SOX compliance.
• Oversee the processing of invoices on EDI (need to be technologically proficient and able to adapt to new tech).
• Post customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions daily.
• Monitor and rectify invoicing and payment errors.
• Monitor deductions being taken by customers.
• Work closely with management and sales team to resolve any discrepancies.
• Meet month-end deadlines and audit deadlines.
• Office admin and othertasks as assigned.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Accounting or Finance.
• 4 to 6 years of related work experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of all general accounting procedures.
• Ability to self-manage, show initiative, and solve problems.
• Ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers.
• Will frequently communicate with management and coworkers and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Must be able to assess documents, spreadsheets, financial statements, etc.
• Ability to problem solve, prioritize tasks, and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to multitask various projects ongoing simultaneously.
• Must be able to receive and analyze financial information.

Physical Requirements:

include: Sitting for long periods of time (80%). Using computer and related office equipment. Occasionally, will move about inside the office to access files, office machinery, etc. Must be able to move any files weighing up to 10 pounds for audits etc.

The (range of) compensation for this position is $65,000.00 to $78,000.00Job Location: GMS Family of Locations - Vaughan50 Royal Group Crescent Unit 2 Vaughan, ON L4H 1X9

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance, Wellness Benefits, Group RRSP, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Paid Holidays & Vacation Days, Professional Growth Opportunities, Development & Training Programs. All benefits subject to eligibility.

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