Accounting Assistant

Job summary

Perform reconciliations, manage accounts payable and receivable, prepare journal entries, and support intercompany accounting and month-end close. Prepare audit schedules and financial reports, and contribute to analysis, modeling, cost-management initiatives, and operational projects.

Job details

Accounting Clerk Ref: 1126344 Oakville, ON | Hybrid (4 Days In Office, 1 Day Remote) $55,000-$60,000 + Bonus + RRSP Match + Excellent Benefits Your New Company Our client is a privately owned, growth-focused consumer products and franchising organization with operations across North America. The business supports a portfolio of well-established food and retail brands and has built a reputation for innovation, operational excellence, and strong customer engagement. With continued growth and expansion initiatives underway, they are looking to add an Accounting Analyst to their collaborative finance team. Your New Role Reporting to the Controller, the Accounting Clerk will support the day-to-day accounting activities across multiple entities. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional seeking broad exposure to financial operations, reporting, analysis, and business partnering within a growing organization. Key responsibilities include: Performing bank, general ledger, balance sheet, and account reconciliations. Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including invoice processing, matching invoices to purchase orders, collections follow-up, and resolving outstanding discrepancies. Ensuring reconciliations are completed accurately and on schedule to support month-end reporting. Preparing and posting journal entries while maintaining accurate financial records. Reconciling subledgers to the general ledger and supporting intercompany transactions. Assisting with month-end close activities and financial reporting requirements. Preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for external audits. Supporting ad hoc financial reporting, analysis, and operational projects. Assisting with business analysis, modelling, cost-management initiatives, and projects that support strategic growth and decision-making. What You'll Need to Succeed To be considered for this opportunity, you will have: Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. 2-3 years of accounting experience in a corporate environment. A solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting processes. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience working with accounting software; experience with Sage 300 would be considered an asset. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment. A proactive, eager-to-learn attitude with a willingness to take ownership of responsibilities. What You'll Get in Return In return, you'll join a stable and growing organization that offers a supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development, along with: Salary of $55,000-$60,000. Annual bonus opportunity of approximately 3%. RRSP matching program starting at 2%, increasing with tenure. Three weeks' vacation plus two personal days. Annual employee recognition rewards. Hybrid working arrangement(after 90 days) with one remote day per week and additional flexibility when required Limited overtime requirements outside of key month-end activities. This posting is for an existing vacancy with the organization. AI may be used in the screening process for this role.

What you’ll do

Perform reconciliations, manage accounts payable and receivable, prepare journal entries, and support intercompany accounting and month-end close. Prepare audit schedules and financial reports, and contribute to analysis, modeling, cost-management initiatives, and operational projects.

Requirements

Requires post-secondary education in accounting, finance, or a related discipline and 2–3 years of corporate accounting experience. Candidates should have sound accounting and financial reporting knowledge, advanced Excel skills, strong analytical and organizational abilities, attention to detail, and experience with accounting software; Sage 300 is an asset.

Benefits

• Annual Bonus • RRSP Matching • Three Weeks' Vacation • Two Personal Days • Employee Recognition Rewards • Hybrid Work Arrangement • Professional Development Opportunities • Supportive Team Environment

Listed skills

• Collections · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Month-End Close · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Bank Reconciliation
• General Ledger Reconciliation
• Balance Sheet Reconciliation
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Invoice Processing
• Collections
• Journal Entries
• Intercompany Transactions
• Month-End Close
• Financial Reporting
• External Audit Support
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Cost Management
• Microsoft Excel

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Data & Analytics
• Administrative