Junior accountant Jobs in Whitby, ON

About the Company

Our client is a respected company in the beauty and personal care industry, supporting various well-known brands. They are currently looking for a Senior Accountant to join their team!

Why Work Here

• Collaborative atmosphere where every department is working together to create their products

Internal promotion

Opportunity to learn and grow internally

About the Opportunity

Preparation and review of accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements

Support the month-end and year-end closing processes for all operating companies; this includes posting journal entries, managing account reconciliations, intercompany transactions and accruals

Verify the accuracy and completeness of all financial data and resolve any discrepancies

Responsible for the distribution and understanding of all overhead departmental expenses

Act as the point person for all expense inquiries by stakeholders; this is crucial in discussing actual vs. budget departmental spend

Analyze financial data and performance metrics to identify trends and variances for multiple subsidiaries

Daily cash flow

Weekly cash flow forecast

Daily bank reconciliation

Manage all fixed asset accounts and the asset database, ensuring each asset has proper documentation for when depreciation will begin

Work with Procurement on all asset disposals

Work closely with PMO to ensure all fixed asset accounts reconcile monthly to ongoing capital projects

Understand what makes up the budget and track how departments are spending vs. budget

Forecast capital spend and depreciation for the next fiscal year

Upload and reconcile budget figures

Work with external auditors to help facilitate audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations

Help address any audit findings and implement corrective actions

Other duties as assigned

About You

CPA designation in good standing

Minimum 4 years of progressive experience in accounting and financial reporting

Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial analysis, and reporting standards

Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems

Experience with financial reporting tools is a plus

Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and financial modeling

Salary Range

85,000 - $90,000 / year

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats.

When referencing this job, quote # 430454.

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected] .

Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Privacy Notice

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to :

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.