Senior Accountant – SOX & Audit Focus

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

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.