Accountant

Description

Accountant
Full-time, Permanent 

Location:  Mississauga, ON - Hybrid 3 days in office
Hours:  Monday to Friday, 40-hour work week

Salary:  up to $85K + 7% Bonus 

Department: Finance – Finance Accounting

Reporting Manager: Controller 

About Our Client

Our client is a leading Canadian supplier of automotive, heavy-duty, and industrial products. They are currently seeking an Accountant to join their finance team and play a key role in financial reporting, cost analysis, and business support.

Why Join Our Client’s Team?

• Competitive total compensation — aligned with experience and expertise

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits

• Mental wellness support

• Employer contribution to retirement savings

• Fitness & wellness reimbursement

• Educational assistance and professional development support

• Paid time off including vacation and personal days

• Community involvement initiatives

• A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture featuring:

• Team events and celebrations

• Holiday gatherings

• Lunch & Learns

• Employee recognition programs

The Opportunity

The Accountant role operates in the general accounting team, working closely with the General Accounting Manager as well as with business units.  

Responsibilities

What You Will Do:

• Responsible for journal entry preparation and month end close activities.

• Prepare and maintain account and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring assigned assets and liabilities are fairly stated.

• Perform bank reconciliations of the CAD and USD bank accounts

• Maintain the fixed asset subledger 

• In coordination with the General Accounting Manager, prepare variance analysis for assigned cost centres (actual vs. budget and actual vs. forecast) and investigate and resolve discrepancies with department managers.

• Provide support with preparation of financial statement working papers, analysis and commentary.

• Coordinate assigned aspects of financial reporting, developing a sound understanding overall business operations, underlying areas of GAAP and budget assumptions, ensuring results are fairly stated and can be clearly explained.

• Effectively liaise and provide day to day accounting support to assigned business units.  In coordination with General Accounting Manager, deliver financial reporting and analysis for assigned business units. 

What We Need:

Competencies:

• Strong multi-tasking and prioritizing abilities to meet time sensitive deadlines and fluctuating work demands.

• Detail oriented and display a high degree of accuracy.

• Flexible and able to make independent decisions quickly.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate concepts or information.

• Professional attitude together with a drive to get things done through collaboration and teamwork. 

• High aptitude for learning new concepts and managing in a dynamic environment.

• Ability to understand business operations and demonstrate value through partnerships within the organization.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• College Diploma or University Degree in Business Administration, Commerce or a related discipline required.   Strong preference for an accounting designation in progress.

• 2 to 3 years of previous general accounting experience.  Previous experience with financial analysis required.    

• Strong Excel skills and experience with Microsoft Office applications.

• Previous experience with Microsoft Dynamix preferred.