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Senior Accountant

  • Vaughan, ON
  • On-site
  • Posted Nov 10, 2026
  • 1 position

$65,000–$78,000 / year

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Senior · 4+ years
Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree
Posting language
English

Job summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining general ledger accounts, processing journal entries, and assisting with month-end and year-end financial closing processes. They also manage customer and vendor rebates, reconcile accounts, and ensure compliance with SOX documentation standards.

Job details

Position Purpose: The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining general ledger accounts and administering processes and reports. Together with other team members, the Accountant works to exceed customer expectations. Key Responsibilities: Review and process reoccurring journal entries monthly. Assist the Controller with maintaining financial statements. Assist accounting team during month-end closing. Prepare analysis of accounts, as required. Assist the accounting team with year-end financial audits and provide any documentation required by auditors. Manage customer and vendor rebate processing. Update customer and vendor pricing. Reconcile month-end working paper including bank rec and GL reconciliations. Maintain documentation around SOX compliance. Oversee the processing of invoices on EDI (need to be technologically proficient and able to adapt to new tech). Post customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions daily. Monitor and rectify invoicing and payment errors. Monitor deductions being taken by customers. Work closely with management and sales team to resolve any discrepancies. Meet month-end deadlines and audit deadlines. Office admin and other tasks as assigned. Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Accounting or Finance. 4 to 6 years of related work experience. Minimum Qualifications: Strong Microsoft Office skills. Demonstrated knowledge of all general accounting procedures. Ability to self-manage, show initiative, and solve problems. Ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers. Will frequently communicate with management and coworkers and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Must be able to assess documents, spreadsheets, financial statements, etc. Ability to problem solve, prioritize tasks, and work under pressure to meet deadlines. Must be able to multitask various projects ongoing simultaneously. Must be able to receive and analyze financial information. Physical Requirements: include: Sitting for long periods of time (80%). Using computer and related office equipment. Occasionally, will move about inside the office to access files, office machinery, etc. Must be able to move any files weighing up to 10 pounds for audits etc. The (range of) compensation for this position is $65,000.00 to $78,000.00 Job Location: GMS Family of Locations - Vaughan 50 Royal Group Crescent Unit 2 Vaughan, ON L4H 1X9 SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, is committed to providing equal employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to any ground protected by applicable human rights legislation, including but not limited to race, colour, sex, gender, identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age (except as provided by law), religion, ethnic or national origin, or disability. If you require an accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability, please contact Human Resources at 855.556.3221, or by email at: HR@Help.SRSDistribution.com with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply. Employment offers may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check that could include a criminal reference check with law enforcement authorities, a verification of your academic credentials and an employment verification with former employers, as permitted by law. Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance, Wellness Benefits, Group RRSP, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Paid Holidays & Vacation Days, Professional Growth Opportunities, Development & Training Programs. All benefits subject to eligibility. Should a Candidate be submitted to fill a position by a recruiting or staffing services agency (“Agency”), the Company has no obligation to pay the Agency any fee for submission, offer, placement or any service without a fully executed contract of service covering the engagement.

What you’ll do

The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining general ledger accounts, processing journal entries, and assisting with month-end and year-end financial closing processes. They also manage customer and vendor rebates, reconcile accounts, and ensure compliance with SOX documentation standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and possess 4 to 6 years of related work experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong knowledge of general accounting procedures are required to succeed in this role.

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Wellness Benefits
  • Group RRSP
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Paid Holidays
  • Vacation Days
  • Professional Growth Opportunities
  • Development & Training Programs

Listed skills

  • invoicing · Preferred
  • Microsoft Office · Preferred
  • Problem solving · Preferred
  • Communication · Preferred
  • Multitasking · Preferred
  • Financial analysis · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • General ledger
  • Journal entries
  • Financial statements
  • Month-end closing
  • Account reconciliation
  • SOX compliance
  • EDI
  • Invoicing
  • Cash management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Problem solving
  • Communication
  • Multitasking
  • Financial analysis
  • Audit support
  • Vendor management
  • Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Prioritization
  • Finance
  • Sales
  • Auditing
  • Office Equipment
  • Proactivity
  • Ability To Meet Deadlines
  • Financial Analysis
  • Financial Statements
  • Law Enforcement
  • Month-End Closing
  • Accounting
  • Financial Auditing
  • Spreadsheets
  • Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) Compliance
  • General Ledger
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
  • Grants Management System

Job areas

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

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