Job Title:
Accountant for GFW Technologies
Revision date:
11-21-2023
Reports directly to:
Corporate Controller, The Machining Group
Employment type:
Full time permanent, 40 hours weekly, OT as required
Location:
Cambridge, Ontario
The Machining Group’s (MG) GFW Technologies (GFW) is seeking an Accountant to join their team. This position will be responsible for the everyday bookkeeping for GFW.
Job Purpose: The accountant is responsible for recording daily financial transactions, invoicing our clients, payroll, and assisting in month-end for the business. They will maintain and file requisite documents for government compliance, monitor cash flow and produce financial reports to assist managers in making strategic decisions.
Major Responsibilities
- Process payroll including reconciling and maintaining all payroll related general ledger accounts.
- Responsible for all government remittances (HST, EHT, WSIB).
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
- Prepare and submit invoices to clients and follow up on outstanding payments.
- Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts.
- Ensure accuracy of all financial transactions.
- Posting journal entries.
- Monitor and track expenses.
- Assist with month-end close processes, including journal entries and reconciliations.
- Assist in preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
- Maintain the general ledger.
- Assist in the development of policies and procedures.
- Ensuring compliance with federal, province and local legal requirements.
- Miscellaneous office requirements.
Qualifications/Skills:
Qualifications:
- Proven work experience as a Bookkeeper/Accountant or in a similar role.
- Diploma in Accounting, Bookkeeping or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years in a similar role.
Skills:
- Basic accounting knowledge and understanding of accounting principles.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Expertise in Microsoft Excel.
- Data entry.
- Confidentiality.
Attitude:
- Embrace a dynamic and fast paced environment.
- Is ready to take on new challenges and is willing to learn.
- Adapts well to change.
- Is a team player.
- Is tech-savvy.
- Takes ownership and is accountable.
- Proactive and achieves results.
- Acts with honesty and integrity.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ontario N1R 7P4, CA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
Experience:
- Accounting: 3 years (required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
