General Accountant

About our client:

Our client within the manufacturing and distribution space is looking for an Accountant to manage their transactional accounting across two operating companies. Responsibilities include general accounting transactions (invoicing, bill entry, AR/AP, payroll,

expenses and HST reporting) and banking transactions. To be successful in this role, you should have previous experience with bookkeeping, a flair for spotting numerical mistakes, and be detail-oriented.

Responsibilities:

Primary administrator and accounting functions in our ERP system Oracle Netsuite (new

customer/vendor setup, invoicing, bill payments, banking transactions)

Prepare and send customer invoices and liaise with customer service to ensure invoicing

accuracy

Manage accounts receivable & accounts payable and communicate with customers

regularly to ensure timely payments

Manage banking transactions, account activity and monthly bank reconciliation

Oversee payroll through a third-party system (Payworks)

Complete bookkeeping duties and oversee the online expense system (Expensify)

Monthly HST filings, WSIB payments, and various other expense payments for utilities,

rent, service providers

Follow month-end procedures to close financial books

Perform intercompany transactions between two sister companies, both operating on

same Netsuite software program

Compile and analyze financial reports as requested

Manage high-level banking relationships and propose new banking and financing

options to optimize company performance

Prepare tax documents, provide annual reporting to third-party accounting firm,

and help facilitate the preparation of year-end financial statements

Seek to optimize spending with various company vendors such as insurance brokers,

landlord, other service providers

Manage budgeting and forecasting with the sales management team

Manage foreign currency including Euros, CAD and US dollars

Verify receipts, income tax returns, financial statements, ledgers and other documents

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Minimum 3-5 years experience in a small to mid-sized business

Proficiency in Oracle Netsuite is an asset

Experience in a manufacturing environment is an asset

Understanding of foreign exchange and how to minimize impact is an asset

Thrive in making quick decisions with a small and dynamic team

Very detail-oriented, strong communication skills, energetic and driven to help a

business achieve aggressive growth targets