Senior Accountant - Manufacturing

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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