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General Accountant

General Accountant

Go2STAFFINGBrampton, Ontario, Canada
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$60.00–CA$70.00 hourly
Job description

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 detailoriented selfmotivated 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 biweekly payroll using Ceridian.
  • Maintain employee records by adding new hires and updating changes in Ceridian.
  • Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare payrollrelated 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.

MonthEnd Activities :

  • Prepare and post monthend journal entries promptly.
  • Reconcile intercompany 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 selfstarter 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).
  • Key Skills

    General Ledger Reconciliation,Taleo,GAAP,Journal Entries,QuickBooks,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,Microsoft Dynamics Navision,Account Reconciliation,Accrual Accounting,Microsoft Dynamics GP,Accounts Payable

    Employment Type : Full Time

    Experience : 1-3 years

    Vacancy : 1

    Monthly Salary Salary : $ 60 - 70