Job Description

Adecco is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced General Accountant to join our clients team in Vaughan, ON. This is a full-time position offering an annual salary of 60,000 CAD. As a General Accountant, you will play a vital role in maintaining financial accuracy, managing tax filings, and contributing to the success of the organization. If you possess a strong background in accounting, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively, we encourage you to apply.

• Pay rate: $60k/year.
• Location: Vaughan, ON
• Shifts: Day shift
• Job type: Permanent | Full-time

Responsibilities: As a General Accountant, your responsibilities will include:

• Performing bank reconciliations to the General Ledger, investigating, and resolving discrepancies, and assisting with cash management activities.
• Preparing monthly tax filings for provincial and federal governments.
• Analyzing PST exempt and discount transactions, identifying discrepancies, and liaising with the Director of Retail Sales and Operations.
• Assisting in journal entry preparation and posting, along with performing account analyses.
• Overseeing and participating in biweekly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, and assisting with year-end payroll-related activities.
• Processing accounts payable invoices, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to payment terms.
• Providing exceptional service to internal departments, stores, and employees, promptly addressing information requests.
• Participating in special projects and recommending improvements to Finance practices and systems.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Must be legally eligible to work and reside in Canada.
• Equivalent of a post-secondary diploma or degree in accounting, bookkeeping, business, or finance-related field.
• Must have at least 3 to 5 years of relevant full-cycle accounting experience, preferably in a small-to-medium size entrepreneurial business with exposure to account reconciliations, payroll, and cash accounting.
• Knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation and practices, with exposure to PayWeb being advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and V-lookups; familiarity with macros is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in fluent English.
• Strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and the ability to escalate issues when necessary.
• Collaborative interpersonal skills, capable of working with Finance, management, and retail teams.
• High level of discretion, integrity, and ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach, both in independent work and team collaboration.

Don\'t miss out on this General Accountant position in Vaughan, ON. Apply now and our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.

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