General Accountant FT Onsite 65-75K

Go2STAFFINGPickering, Ontario, Canada

30+ days ago

Salary

CA$65.00–CA$75.00 hourly

Job description

General Accountant (FT Onsite $6575K)

Location : Pickering ON

The General Accountant will report to the Financial Controller and will play a key role in managing Accounts Receivable Payroll and other General Accounting responsibilities. This position requires a detailoriented selfmotivated professional with a strong background in Canadian GAAP and experience in ERP systems ideally within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities :

Daily / Weekly Activities :

Update cashbook and post banking transactions in the CMS system.
Generate weekly Aging Reports and follow up on outstanding receivables.
Accurately prepare and submit biweekly payroll using Ceridian.
Maintain employee records by adding new hires and updating changes in Ceridian.
Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare payrollrelated reports.
Post journal entries into the CMS system.
Review accounts payable cheque runs and wire payments for accuracy.
Prepare timely and accurate bank and general ledger account reconciliations.
Post accounts receivable invoices and customer payments in CMS.
Support the Financial Controller with account analysis and ad hoc queries.

MonthEnd Activities :

Prepare and post monthend journal entries promptly.

Reconcile intercompany accounts with precision.

Prepare accrual and prepayment schedules and post related entries.

Assist in preparing and analyzing financial statements.

Requirements

To succeed in this role the ideal candidate should :

Possess strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams.

Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Excel.

Be a selfstarter with high energy and initiative.

Have a thorough understanding of Canadian GAAP.

Bring a minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience preferably in the manufacturing sector.

Have experience working with ERP systems; CMS experience is an asset.

Be pursuing or have completed an accounting designation (e.g. CPA).

Benefits

Qualifications : Experience : Minimum of 3 years of accounts payable experience, with significant experience using ERP systems. Education : Associate\'s or Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred. Skills : Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Attention to Detail : High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work. Communication : Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Organization : Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Key Skills

General Ledger Reconciliation,Taleo,GAAP,Journal Entries,QuickBooks,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,Microsoft Dynamics Navision,Account Reconciliation,Accrual Accounting,Microsoft Dynamics GP,Accounts Payable

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : 5 years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : $ 65 - 75