Accountant (12 Month Term)

Job summary

The successful candidate will manage full-cycle accounts, including processing vendor invoices, executing payments, and reconciling subledgers to the general ledger. They will also monitor customer accounts, handle collections, and resolve billing discrepancies while coordinating with internal departments.

Job details

Wesley Industrial Machine Shop Ltd. is seeking an Accounting Technician. The successful applicant will be a self-motivated individual with excellent organizational and communication skills. The successful candidate must be analytical and detail-oriented with an understanding of current accounting principles. With their technical and organizational expertise, they will play a definite key role in enhancing our corporate image and reputation. Duties and Responsibilities: Accounts Receivable (AR) * Monitor and manage customer accounts to ensure timely collections * Prepare and distribute customer statements and aging reports * Follow up on overdue accounts and resolve billing discrepancies * Apply customer payments and reconcile AR subledger to the general ledger * Coordinate with Sales, Parts, and Service on customer and supplier inquiries as needed Accounts Payable (AP) * Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner * Match purchase orders, receipts, and invoices (3-way match) * Prepare and execute vendor payments (cheques, EFTs, etc.) * Maintain vendor records and resolve discrepancies or disputes * Reconcile AP subledger to the general ledger and ensure completeness of liabilities * Credit card reconciliations Skills and Requirements: * Strong accounting background with relevant experience required * Extensive knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), financial processes, and regulations * Educational background in Accounting or Business Admin with major in accounting preferred * Experience with full-cycle accounts is required, including accounts receivable and accounts payable * Advanced proficiency in Excel and accounting software * Knowledge of or experience using accounting program Sage Business Vision is an asset, but not a requirement * Strong organizational, reporting and time management skills * Excellent attention to detail Job Type: Full-time, Term

What you’ll do

The successful candidate will manage full-cycle accounts, including processing vendor invoices, executing payments, and reconciling subledgers to the general ledger. They will also monitor customer accounts, handle collections, and resolve billing discrepancies while coordinating with internal departments.

Requirements

Candidates must have a strong accounting background with experience in full-cycle accounts and a solid understanding of GAAP. Proficiency in Excel and accounting software is required, with a preference for those holding an educational background in Accounting or Business Administration.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Collections · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• invoicing · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Accounts Receivable
• Accounts Payable
• General Ledger
• Reconciliation
• GAAP
• Financial Reporting
• Excel
• Sage Business Vision
• Invoicing
• Vendor Management
• Collections
• Time Management
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Attention To Detail
• Communication
• Detail Oriented
• Sales
• Self-Motivation
• Billing
• Accounting
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Accounting Software
• Machining
• Vendor Payments
• Credit Card Reconciliations
• Full Cycle Accounting

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Manufacturing
• Administrative
• Accountant
• Accountant (General)
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors