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General Accountant (1yr term contract $60-65K, potential FT)

Go2STAFFING
Brampton, ON, ca
$60K-$65K a year
Temporary

General Accountant

1yr term contract $60-65K, potential FT)

Location : Brampton, ON

Position Overview :

The General Accountant will report to the Financial Controller and will play a key role in managing Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and other General Accounting responsibilities.

This position requires a detail-oriented, self-motivated professional with a strong background in Canadian GAAP and experience in ERP systems, ideally within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities :

Daily / Weekly Activities :

  • Update cashbook and post banking transactions in the CMS system.
  • Generate weekly Aging Reports and follow up on outstanding receivables.
  • Accurately prepare and submit bi-weekly payroll using Ceridian.
  • Maintain employee records by adding new hires and updating changes in Ceridian.
  • Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare payroll-related reports.
  • Post journal entries into the CMS system.
  • Review accounts payable cheque runs and wire payments for accuracy.
  • Prepare timely and accurate bank and general ledger account reconciliations.
  • Post accounts receivable invoices and customer payments in CMS.
  • Support the Financial Controller with account analysis and ad hoc queries.

Month-End Activities :

  • Prepare and post month-end journal entries promptly.
  • Reconcile inter-company accounts with precision.
  • Prepare accrual and prepayment schedules and post related entries.
  • Assist in preparing and analyzing financial statements.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate should :

  • Possess strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams.
  • Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Excel.
  • Be a self-starter with high energy and initiative.
  • Have a thorough understanding of Canadian GAAP.
  • Bring a minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in the manufacturing sector.
  • Have experience working with ERP systems; CMS experience is an asset.
  • Be pursuing or have completed an accounting designation (e.g., CPA).

Benefits

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