Staff Accountant

Amaco Construction Equipment Inc; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Amaco Construction Equipment Inc. in Mississauga is seeking a Staff Accountant II to support the accounting team with general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and month-end close.

This temporary, fixed-term role covers maternity leave and will work closely with the Assistant Controller to ensure accurate financial records in accordance with GAAP. You will prepare journal entries, assist with audits, and support financial reporting, inventory and intercompany activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and prepaid expense entries.
• Perform general ledger, bank, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial reporting.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and reporting packages.
• Monitor and reconcile inventory and equipment financing records.
• Assist with audits and compliance reporting.
• Support Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and payroll functions as needed.
• Participate in process improvements and special projects.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.

Skills

GAAP

Financial analysis

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

The Staff Accountant II is responsible for supporting the accounting team through general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, financial reporting, audit support, and month-end close activities. This role works closely with the Assistant Controller to ensure accurate financial records and compliance with GAAP.

This is a temporary, fixed-term position to cover an employee's maternity leave. The anticipated duration will depend on the employee's return to work and business needs.

Compensation:

Competitive compensation package based on experience, education, and qualifications.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and prepaid expense entries.
• Perform general ledger, bank, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial reporting.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and reporting packages.
• Monitor and reconcile inventory and equipment financing records.
• Assist with audits and compliance reporting.
• Support Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and payroll functions as needed.
• Participate in process improvements and special projects.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems preferred.
• CPA designation (or progress toward certification) is an asset.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Amaco represents a specialized group of manufacturers serving the municipal, road building, paving, aggregate, and industrial sectors. We are known for delivering equipment solutions that improve productivity and reduce operating costs. Our values—quality, integrity, and trustworthiness—are the foundation of our success, and we hire people who embody them.

Amaco Construction Equipment is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities.