Plant Accountant

Overview

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Are you someone who looks at the big picture without missing the details?

Do you want to further your accounting career in an environment that values mentorship and continuous improvement?

The Company

Our client is a fast-growing Canadian manufacturer. With a focus on compliance, quality, and speed-to-market, they support both established and emerging brands across international markets.

Company Perks and Rewards

• Benefits from day 1

Must Haves

• Ideally you have your CPA or are in final stages
• Manufacturing experience
• Able to work 5 days on Site in Ajax

The Job!

As an Accountant, you will be responsible for managing full-cycle accounts receivable, including reviewing shipping data, issuing invoices, applying customer payments, and following up on past-due balances. You will also be responsible for:

• Handle general accounting tasks such as journal entries, monthly and year-end close, bank and credit card reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations with proper documentation.
• Prepare and file monthly GST and WSIB submissions.
• Track and report plant metrics such as costs, KPIs, labor, production efficiency, and scrap using the ERP system.
• Assist with annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis to support financial planning.
• Partner with operations, supply chain, and production teams to ensure accurate financial reporting aligned with operational performance.
• Support internal and external audits, particularly in cost accounting, inventory, and reconciliations.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and insights to business leaders and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Gain exposure to cost analysis, FP&A, and cross-functional projects with opportunities for career growth into leadership roles.

What you bring to the job

The ideal candidate is someone with strong knowledge of full-cycle accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close. You have exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines, as well as the following:

• CPA designation or active enrollment in the CPA PEP program.
• Minimum 3-10 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with an ERP and advanced Excel skills.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams.
• Experience in lean manufacturing or continuous improvement environments is an asset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting and connect financial data to operational performance.

Qualified job seekers are asked to apply with attention to Reference #13578.

Expected Compensation: CAD $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 + 10% discretionary annual bonus

Existing Position Vacancy: Yes

I really look forward to hearing from you, but please understand that I will only be contacting those that are applicable for the role!

Options Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals. Applicants selected for an in-person interview will be asked whether specific accommodations are needed to support a personal disability.

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Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Manufacturing

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