**About Us:**

We are a dynamic and growing company located in Concord, specializing in the import of home furnishings. With three decades of experience in the industry, we have built a reputation for quality and reliability. We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented accountant to join our team and help manage our financial operations.

**Responsibilities:**

*General Ledger and Financial Reporting:*

- Maintain, analyze, and summarize general ledger accounts using QuickBooks.

- Develop and modify chart of accounts in company books.

- Manage General Ledger and journals, including recording General Ledger entries (monthly or recurring) and performing adjusting entries as necessary.

- Maintain monthly closing processes.

- Perform inter-company reconciliations on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis.

- Prepare and file GST/HST Returns on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis.

- Prepare for Fiscal Year-End, including drafting Financial Statements: Trial Balance, Profit & Loss, and Balance Sheet.

- Analyze and interpret financial data, recommending changes to improve systems and financial performance.

- Develop Excel spreadsheets for various financial reports, including payroll administration support.

*Payroll Administration:*

- Process Payroll using ADP system.

- Prepare T4s and T4 Summaries.

- Process and file Government Remittances for company payroll.

- Prepare ROEs (if required) using the ROE WEB system.

- Manage payroll functions for 25+ employees, including manual calculations if needed.

- Prepare WSIB Reports and perform annual WSIB reconciliation if required.

*Accounts Receivable Duties:*

- Provide customer service and weekly communication with big accounts.

- Collect payments from customers without fixed terms/limits.

- Provide trade references and handle new customer applications/credit limit increase applications.

- Submit invoices to MEGA/Cantrex before the 31st of each month.

- Follow up on past due accounts.

- Handle cash deposits.

*Accounts Payable Duties:*

- Communicate with vendors and monitor terms/due dates to ensure timely payments.

- Receive, approve, and process bills in QuickBooks; resolve disputes if necessary.

- Prepare monthly sales commission reports and payments.

- Manage credit card payments

- Handle CBSA Crown Duty payments between the 25th and 30th of each month.

- Schedule international wire payments.

*Banking:*

- Perform bank reconciliations for current accounts.

- Enter and reconcile credit card transactions

- HST filing, ensuring all transactions between AP/AR are entered accurately

*CBSA Crown Duty:*

- Receive and forward B3s for approval before 12 pm daily.

- Enter B3s in QuickBooks with high attention to detail, considering large HST amounts.

- Have basic knowledge of CARM, HS Codes, and product descriptions.

*Administrative:*

- Maintain the CARM portal and handle Canada Border Service Agency processing and reconciling custom duties and GST payments.

- Liaise with the Canada Revenue Agency to maintain company payroll and GST/HST accounts.

**Qualifications:**

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

- Proven experience in accounting and finance, with a strong understanding of general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.

- Proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel.

- Experience with payroll systems, preferably ADP.

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

- Experience in dealing with CRA and handling government remittances.

- Must have Canadian experience.

- Russian or Ukrainian speaking is a bonus.

**What We Offer:**

- Competitive salary

- Opportunities for professional development and growth

- A collaborative and supportive work environment

Schedule:

Monday to Friday in office

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