Project Accountant - Assets and Inventory

General Accountant

Compensation: $70000 - $75000
Location: Brampton ON

Position Overview:

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 detail-oriented self-motivated 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 bi-weekly payroll using Ceridian.
Maintain employee records by adding new hires and updating changes in Ceridian.
Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare payroll-related 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.
Month-End Activities:

Prepare and post month-end journal entries promptly.
Reconcile inter-company 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 self-starter 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

Required Skills:
Support function for the Senior. Engineering Designer. a) Review Work Orders: Reinforce correct information coming from PMs and captured into the WO before its released to the shop floor. b) Checks drawings for correctness. Review work orders for accuracy and completeness issue work orders (as required). Review inventory levels for accuracy and completeness. Review shipping pick lists for accuracy and completeness. Revise and update ERP data; create processes/procedures for inputting future data where necessary. Oversee the SCAF (Sub Contractor Agreement Form) process. Analyze the current raw materials management systems for efficiency and effectiveness. Provide support coaching and implementation assistance for new production initiatives as required. Ex. new warehouse inventory management system. Perform duties and tasks in other departments as required under the direction of the Management team (i.e. Project Management Engineering Purchasing Shipping Receiving and Production).