Job Description

We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented

Senior Staff Accountant with strong experience in cost accounting, accounts payable (AP), and accounts receivable (AR). This role is critical to maintaining the financial integrity of the business, ensuring accurate cost and transactional reporting, and supporting continuous process improvement. Our ideal candidate is a strong communicator, team player, team builder, and emerging leader who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Primary Responsibilities

General Accounting

Prepare and post journal entries, such as accruals for expenses.

Perform monthly reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, including bank reconciliations, intercompany accounts.

Assist with the preparation of financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.

Conduct variance analysis to compare actual results and explaining significant variances.

Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely.

Assist with audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.

Partner with operations and supply chain teams to ensure accurate inventory valuation and physical inventory counts.

Treasury

Record receipts and clear payments.

Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of cash balances.

Investigate and resolve any discrepancies between bank statements and company records.

Credit Card reconciliations.

Broker Commissions

Calculate and record broker commissions based on agreements and contracts.

Ensure timely and accurate payment of commissions to brokers.

Reconcile commission accounts and investigate any discrepancies.

Prepare detailed reports on commission payments for management review.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.

3 - 5 years of accounting experience, with hands-on involvement in cost accounting, AP, and AR.

Hands on experience with QuickBooks Premier Accounting Software.

Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations).

Working Experience in manufacturing or food production environment preferred.

Excellent attention to detail, time management, and communication skills.

Ability to lead by example and work independently.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Life insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:

Etobicoke, ON M8Z 5L6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Accounting: 3 years (required) QuickBooks: 4 years (required) Microsoft Excel: 3 years (required) Manufacturing: 2 years (preferred) Accounts payable: 3 years (required) Accounts receivable: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person