ACCOUNTANT

Why work at Hughes?

Hughes Decorr is a leading North American manufacturer of corrugated solutions for shipping, display, storage, and more. Our state-of-the-art, 150,000-square-foot, ISO-certified facility is located in Concord, Ontario. With over 50 years in business, Planet has experienced significant growth and continues to be an innovator in the industry.

We are currently looking for an Accountant to join our team in a full-time, permanent, onsite position. Your positive attitude, time management, and organizational skills will be fundamental to your success in this role.

What you will be working on:

Assisting the Assistant Controllers with monthly, quarterly, and annual closings
Preparing financial statements and reports for management review, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement in internal controls
Preparing journal entries to ensure proper recording of all business transactions
Performing account reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records
Tracking and managing inventory, assisting with inventory counts and reconciliations, analyzing inventory, and recommending solutions for inventory optimization
Handling accounts receivable tasks, including billing and collections, uploading invoices to customer portals, processing credit applications, managing orders on credit hold, and cash application
Posting, reconciling, and paying vendor bills, calculating rebates, and responding to vendor queries
Preparing and filing HST returns
Liaising with auditors to provide supporting documentation
Performing other ad hoc tasks as requested

Who we are looking for:

A Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance (CPA or pursuing CPA designation is an asset)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software; experience with QuickBooks/Sage X3 is an asset
A solid understanding of accounting principles with relevant work experience
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
Detail-oriented, a team player, and a proactive initiative-taker
A high level of integrity and ownership of assigned tasks
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada (Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or possess a valid work permit) and provide a clear Criminal Background Check

What we offer:

Competitive pay
Health and dental care
Company events
Onsite parking
Learning opportunities and career advancement
A culture built on teamwork, diversity, inclusion, and growth

Work Location/Schedule:

Concord, ON: Must reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
This is a full-time, in-office role. Standard work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.

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