General Accountant

General Accountant We are seeking a qualified and motivated General Accountant to join our team on a temporary full-time basis to cover a maternity leave. This contract is expected to begin August 2026 and continue until approximately December 2027 with the possibility of extension based on business needs. Qualifications Minimum 3 years of full-cycle accounting experience in a Canadian business environment. College diploma or bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. CPA designation or actively pursuing CPA designation. Strong understanding and practical application of accounting principles and theory. Self-motivated, results-oriented, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision. Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management skills. Experience working with ERP systems; experience with Epicor Kinetic is considered an asset. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Responsibilities Reporting directly to the Vice President of Finance, the General Accountant will be responsible for a wide range of full-cycle accounting activities. Key Responsibilities Maintain accurate general ledger accounts. Perform month-end closing activities and assist the VP Finance in preparing monthly financial reporting packages. Prepare account reconciliations. Maintain customer master data and manage accounts receivable collections. Process and submit government remittances, including GST/HST, QST and etc. Support year-end closing activities and assist with internal audits as required. Provide support in other areas as needed.

The General Accountant will manage full-cycle accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance and month-end closing. Key duties include preparing financial reporting packages, managing accounts receivable, and processing government remittances.

Candidates must have at least 3 years of full-cycle accounting experience in Canada and a degree or diploma in accounting or finance. A CPA designation or active pursuit of one is required, along with proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office.

• Time managementPreferred
• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• Microsoft WordPreferred
• Microsoft OutlookPreferred

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• Full-cycle Accounting
• General Ledger Maintenance
• Month-end Closing
• Financial Reporting
• Account Reconciliation
• Accounts Receivable
• Government Remittances
• Internal Audits
• ERP Systems
• Epicor Kinetic
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Time Management
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills

• Finance & Accounting
• Manufacturing

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 6, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Associate

Application method

Direct apply is available