general accountant

*Job Summary*

We are seeking a detail-oriented General Accountant to support accurate financial reporting and day-to-day accounting operations. This role maintains financial records, helps ensure timely processing of transactions, and contributes to budgeting, account analysis, and audit preparation. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and comfortable working with accounting software and confidential financial information.

*Responsibilities*

• Maintain and update general ledger records, ensuring transactions are accurately coded and documented.
• Process and monitor *accounts payable* and *accounts receivable*, including invoice review, payment tracking, and customer account follow-up.
• Perform regular *account reconciliation* and *bank reconciliation*, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues promptly.
• Support *bookkeeping* activities, including journal entries, month-end close, and preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Assist with *payroll* processing and related account entries, maintaining accurate records and protecting sensitive information.
• Conduct *account analysis* and help prepare, monitor, and report on budgets.
• Support internal and external *auditing* by organizing documentation and responding to information requests.
• Assist with financial planning and reporting activities related to *corporate finance* and, where applicable, *financial services* operations.
• Maintain accurate records in accounting systems and help improve accounting procedures and controls.
• Use or support accounting platforms such as *QuickBooks*, *Xero*, *PeopleSoft*, and *Sage*, as applicable.

*Qualifications*

• Experience in *accounting*, bookkeeping, or a related finance role; equivalent education or training may also be considered.
• Working knowledge of general ledger processes, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with *accounting software*, including one or more of QuickBooks, Xero, PeopleSoft, or Sage.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and standard office applications.
• Good organizational, communication, and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow established accounting policies and procedures.

Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Experience:

• General Accountant: 2 years (required)
• Microsoft Business Central : 2 years (required)
• Microsoft Excel: 5 years (preferred)
• HST: 1 year (preferred)
• WSIB: 1 year (preferred)
• preparation of annual U.S. sales report: 1 year (preferred)

Work

Location

In person