Accounting & Administration Manager

Accounting & Administration Manager
Location: Putnam, ON
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm.
Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 per year
Benefits: Health benefits and RRSP matching available after 3-month probationary period

Our client is seeking an Accounting & Administration Manager to oversee financial reporting, accounting operations, cash management, and day-to-day office administration. This role combines hands-on accounting responsibilities with leadership of Customer Service, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable functions.

The successful candidate will be analytical, highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and consolidated financial statements.
• Prepare budgets, rolling forecasts, cash flow forecasts, and financial analysis.
• Analyze financial performance, budget variances, profitability, and business trends; provide recommendations to management.
• Coordinate tax filings, CRA/sales tax audits, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Oversee cash management, banking, and payment processes.
• Manage the General Ledger within the Ross ERP system and support financial process improvements.
• Oversee day-to-day office administration and supervise CSR, AR, and AP functions.
• Establish priorities, monitor workflow, and provide direction, coaching, and performance oversight to team members.
• Ensure effective coordination between Customer Service, Finance, Sales, and Operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, service levels, and profitability.
• Coordinate insurance renewals and review contracts from a financial and operational perspective.
• Support acquisitions, business growth initiatives, and other strategic projects.
• Maintain documentation of processes and promote a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Perform other duties and special projects as required.

Qualifications

• Accounting Designation
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analytical skills.
• Experience overseeing or coordinating AR, AP, and Customer Service functions.
• Strong ERP/system acumen; Ross ERP experience is an asset.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and adapt to change.
• Proactive, collaborative, and forward-thinking leadership approach.
• CPA designation or pursing CPA is an asset.

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