Senior Accountant
Newmarket, ON | On-Site
The opportunity:
Are you a highly detailed, self-driven and motivated accounting professional looking for a great opportunity to grow within an industry-leading organization?
Our client is a manufacturing and distribution leader in Canada and the US. They are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Accountant to prepare monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, a keen attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements including journal entries, account reconciliations, inter-company transactions and reconciliations, and fixed assets
- Prepare financial reports and analysis for the Divisional Manager and Head Office
- Year-end close, preparation of year-end financial statements and preparation of year-end reporting package for external auditors
- Process accounts payable
- Submit government records such as HST
- Prepare the bi-weekly payroll for approximately 50 employees using ADP payroll system. Prepare and submit monthly WSIB reports
- Setup new employees on payroll, prepare employment agreements, enroll employees in company benefit and pension plans. Terminate employees from payroll and plans
- Supervise Accounts Receivable
- Work closely with Head Office on projects as required
- Other related duties and projects as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Post-secondary degree in Accounting and working on an Accounting Designation
- Knowledge of accounting software (SAGE 300 software), and payroll systems (ADP Workforce software)
- Manufacturing experience would be a benefit
- Team player and detail oriented
- Able to meet deadlines
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
