Bookkeeper - Accountant

About Our Client

Our client, an established distribution company located in the North York area, is seeking an experienced, hands-on Bookkeeper- Accountant to manage full-cycle accounting and financial reporting.

This is a contract-to-hire opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership of their responsibilities, maintaining accurate financial records, and working closely with management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable, including general ledger maintenance, coding and journal entries.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Complete bank, balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare and file monthly or quarterly HST returns, ensuring accurate reporting of HST collected and input tax credits (ITCs).
• Reconcile HST accounts and general ledger balances, investigate discrepancies and ensure timely remittances in accordance with CRA requirements.
• Accurately enter and maintain inventory SKU numbers in the accounting system, ensuring inventory items are correctly recorded and information is consistently maintained.
• Verify inventory-related data for accuracy and identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain supporting schedules and ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial records.
• Coordinate year-end working papers and respond to information requests from the external accounting firm.
• Identify accounting discrepancies, resolve issues and recommend improvements to day-to-day accounting processes

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive bookkeeping and accounting experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Canadian accounting practices.
• Strong full-cycle accounting and financial statement preparation experience.
• Hands-on experience preparing, reconciling and filing Canadian HST returns.
• Strong understanding of HST legislation, input tax credits and CRA reporting requirements.
• Previous experience in a distribution or inventory-based environment is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately enter, maintain and manage inventory SKU information within an accounting or ERP system.
• Strong reconciliation, reporting and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and dependable.

AI may be used to support certain administrative aspects of our recruitment process. However, all applications and resumes are reviewed by qualified human reviewers, and all screening and hiring decisions are made solely by the hiring team.

The posted salary range reflects expected compensation for this role in accordance with Ontario pay transparency requirements. Actual compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications and may fall anywhere within the range.