Senior Accountant
North York, ON | Hybrid - 3 days onsite
The Opportunity
We are partnering with an established manufacturing and distribution company to recruit a Senior Accountant to join their finance team. This is a hands-on position with broad responsibility across the accounting function, including full-cycle accounting, month-end close, inventory and cost accounting, and oversight of the AP and AR functions.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Accountant with 4-5 years of experience who enjoys being involved in the detail of the business and wants a role that combines technical accounting with operational and cost accounting.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full cycle accounting process, including month-end close and financial reporting
- Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end schedules
- Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, providing guidance and support to two AP/AR clerks
- Manage standard costing and inventory accounting, including:
- Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- Work in Progress (WIP)
- Material consumption
- Cost variances and analysis
- Review inventory and manufacturing costs to ensure accuracy and identify variances
- Support the maintenance and accuracy of accounting records within the ERP system
- Prepare financial analysis and reporting to support business decisions
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls
- Provide day-to-day supervision, coaching, and support to the AP and AR team
What We're Looking For
- 4-5 years of progressive accounting experience
- Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Experience within a manufacturing, distribution, consumer goods, or similar product-based environment
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly month-end, AP, and AR
- Solid experience with standard costing, including BOMs, WIP, and consumption
- Strong Excel skills, including formulas and data analysis
- Experience working with an ERP system; SAGE X3 is highly preferred
- Experience supervising or leading a team, either formally or informally
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
What's Offered
- $80,000 - $85,000 base salary
- Annual Bonus
- 3 weeks vacation
- Annual paid company closure over Christmas and New Year
- 5 paid sick days
- 5 paid personal days, including one personal day for your birthday
- Health benefits
- Study & professional development program
- Hybrid work model
If you're an experienced accountant with a strong background in manufacturing, inventory, and cost accounting, this is an opportunity to take on a broad role within an established and growing organization.
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