Staff Accountant

Samuel Packaging Systems Group; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing and automation company is seeking a Staff Accountant to maintain accurate financial records related to project accounting, inventory, and cost tracking. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 2-4 years of related experience. Responsibilities include preparing journal entries, supporting month-end processes, and reconciling balance sheets. Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems is essential. Competitive compensation of $76,000 to $95,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of accounting experience in manufacturing or project-based environments.
• Solid understanding of project accounting and inventory accounting.
• Strong Excel skills for reconciliations and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries related to project costs and inventories.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including variance analysis.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and support project accounting activities.

Skills

Accounting experience

Project cost accounting

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Effective communication

ERP systems proficiency

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or progress towards CPA

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Overview

The Staff Accountant supports the accounting and financial reporting requirements of Samuel Automation, an automation and engineered‑to‑order business. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records related to project accounting, inventory, and cost tracking while supporting month‑end close, audit requirements, and internal controls. The role works closely with Shared Services, Operations, Supply Chain, and Project Management teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries related to project costs, WIP, accruals, and inventory
• Support month‑end and year‑end close processes, including variance analysis
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations (inventory, WIP, accruals, fixed assets)
• Support project accounting activities, including cost capture and percent complete revenue recognition calculations
• Assist with inventory accounting (raw materials, WIP, and finished goods), and adjustments
• Track and reconcile goods received not invoiced (GRNI) and project‑related accruals
• Prepare financial reports utilizing ERP, Oracle FCC, Excel and Power BI
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and internal controls
• Assist in improving accounting processes across ERP and project systems
• Calculate and reconcile sales commissions

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA or progress toward CPA is preferred
• 2–4 years of accounting experience in manufacturing, automation, or project‑based environments
• Solid understanding of project or job‑cost accounting and inventory accounting
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Encompix, Oracle FCC or similar) is an asset
• Strong Excel skills (reconciliations, analysis, pivot tables)
• Experience with consolidations and developing financial models is an assets
• Strong attention to detail and data integrity
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Analytical mindset with problem‑solving skills
• Effective communication with peers, operations and Corporate teams

The expected annual compensation range for this position is $76,000 to $95,000. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and experience. We also consider internal equity to ensure fair and consistent pay practices. This range reflects the expected full compensation range for this role; most offers will fall within the range and not at the maximum in order to allow for future growth.

About Us

At Samuel, we believe every team member brings unique and valuable skills, experiences and knowledge toour thriving business – enabling us to build on over 170 years of success in the metals industry. We offercountless opportunities for our team members to develop and grow in their careers, empower them to makedecisions on the job and be a part of driving positive change – within our organization and in the communitieswhere we live and work. If you’re seeking a dynamic, supportive and welcoming workplace to make yourmark and grow your career, we have the programs, culture and opportunities to make it happen. We’restronger together.

Samuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the United States, we utilize E-Verify.

About the Team

Samuel Automation specializes in seamlessly integrating modern automation solutions into existing manufacturing environments, developing systems for new production needs and enhancing workflows with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).

We’ve helped improve safety, increase efficiency and reduce costs in a range of industries, including medical, automotive, manufacturing, consumer products and food and beverage, and we’re adding more every day.

Job Info

• Job Identification 225099
• Job Category Finance and Accounting
• Posting Date 01/27/2026, 10:06 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 815 Bridge Street West, Waterloo, ON, N2V 2M7, CA