Systems Accountant

Engineering Search Firm Inc; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - CAD 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Peel Region is looking for a Systems Accountant to enhance financial reporting and process efficiency. This role involves supporting various stakeholders, optimizing performance through AI and automation, and providing insightful reports. Candidates should have a Post Secondary qualification in Business or Finance, with experience in data management, proficiency in relevant software, and the ability to leverage AI. The position supports a hybrid work model requiring three in-office days per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in business and data management.
• Strong knowledge of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and reporting.
• Experience applying AI/ML concepts in finance.

Responsibilities

• Support and optimize financial and operational performance.
• Drive efficiencies through AI, automation, and data integration.
• Perform data analysis to support decision-making.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Self-starter mentality

Integrity

Education

Post Secondary Degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting

Tools

Tableau

SQL

Python

Crystal

Job description

Overview

High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel is required.

The Systems Accountant plays an important role in the Reporting Group and Finance Department. This position is responsible for supporting and optimizing financial and operational performance, driving efficiencies through AI, automation, and data integration, and ensuring accurate, timely, and insightful reporting. Working closely with various business stakeholders, the Systems Accountant translates business and accounting requirements into scalable system solutions, improves end-to-end processes, and delivers management reporting to support strategic decision-making.

Job Duties

• Company Wide Reporting
• Perform data analysis to support decision-making and identify trends, patterns, and insights
• Assist in maintaining an active reporting database, prioritizing requests and effectively plan for their execution
• Establishing a comprehensive, efficient, and focused process for reporting on business performance against performance metrics
• Communicate with internal stakeholders from various departments to determine reporting and process improvement needs
• Analyze and recommend process improvements to streamline operations and increase efficiencies
• Accounting Functions
• Assist with process improvement in the AR, AP and financial reporting areas
• Prepare builder projects reconciliations
• Review existing financial processes and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency
• Integrate AI tools for automation and efficiency
• Document system processes, workflows, and controls
• Complete other projects, as required

Requirements

• Post Secondary Degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or other related field.
• Three (3) years of experience business and data management
• Strong working knowledge of accounts receivable, accounts payable, reporting functions and related systems is a must
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel is required
• Experience in Tableau, SQL, Python and Crystal is an asset
• Ability to apply AI (artificial intelligence)/ML (machine learning) concepts in finance.

• Skills required to do the job:

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to handle multi-tasking in a professional and organized environment.
• Sound analytical thinking, problem solving skills.
• Strong work ethic, self-starter mentality and positive team attitude.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.

Physical Demands

• Able to move with ease throughout, sitting, standing, walking intervals.
• A high level of job-related stress.
• Able to sit at a computer workstation/ desk for minimum 3 hours intervals.

Job Standards

• Arrive at work in appropriate business attire
• Uphold all aspects of confidentiality, strong position of trust.
• Maintain a friendly, professional and close working relationship with co-workers, Executives, Management through co-operative and effective communication.
• Comply with Company rules, policies and guidelines as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Ensure work area is clean and safe by completing regular inspections. Report safety concerns; takes action where necessary.
• Comply with all Occupational Health & Safety regulations as they apply to employees, as per the Act and the Ministry of Labour.
• Report any accidents / injuries; complete Accident Investigation report and forward to the Human Resources immediately.
• Participate in the Joint Health & Safety committee by bringing health and safety issues to the attention of the committee.
• Hybrid role – 3 days in office (Tuesday and Thursday mandatory, 3rd day is flexible)