About the role
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable GL Accountant to cover a maternity leave. This role is responsible for managing the full-cycle accounting process, including month-end close, financial reporting, and payment processing. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, organized, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform full-cycle accounting, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
- Support month-end and quarter-end closing processes
- Prepare and analyze financial reports, including margin and operational reporting
- Manage commission calculations and coordinate related payments
- Process vendor payments and oversee regular payment cycles
- Perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
- Prepare and file indirect tax returns (e.g., HST) and other regulatory reports
- Maintain cash flow forecasts
- Support fixed asset accounting and other periodic reporting
- Collaborate with internal teams (sales, operations, warehouse) to ensure accurate financial data
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 1+ years of full-cycle accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and month-end processes
- Experience with bank reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP)
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) is an asset
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in manufacturing or distribution environment
- Familiarity with Canadian tax regulations (HST, WSIB, etc.)
- Mandarin Chinese language skills are preferred
Contract Details
- This is a temporary position to cover a maternity leave (duration: ~12 months, subject to change)
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About TUROLIGHT
Turolight is a leading manufacturer of premium, energy efficient, and environmentally friendly lighting technology. Our products allow industry and consumers, alike, to make positive choices for them, their communities, and the planet.
We continually strive to develop new manufacturing methods and product solutions that will address climate change and rising energy costs without compromising the functionality, aesthetics, affordability, and safety of our products.
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About the role
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable GL Accountant to cover a maternity leave. This role is responsible for managing the full-cycle accounting process, including month-end close, financial reporting, and payment processing. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, organized, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform full-cycle accounting, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
- Support month-end and quarter-end closing processes
- Prepare and analyze financial reports, including margin and operational reporting
- Manage commission calculations and coordinate related payments
- Process vendor payments and oversee regular payment cycles
- Perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
- Prepare and file indirect tax returns (e.g., HST) and other regulatory reports
- Maintain cash flow forecasts
- Support fixed asset accounting and other periodic reporting
- Collaborate with internal teams (sales, operations, warehouse) to ensure accurate financial data
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 1+ years of full-cycle accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and month-end processes
- Experience with bank reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP)
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) is an asset
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in manufacturing or distribution environment
- Familiarity with Canadian tax regulations (HST, WSIB, etc.)
- Mandarin Chinese language skills are preferred
Contract Details
- This is a temporary position to cover a maternity leave (duration: ~12 months, subject to change)
Not the right fit? Search for GL Accountant jobs in Markham, ON
About TUROLIGHT
Turolight is a leading manufacturer of premium, energy efficient, and environmentally friendly lighting technology. Our products allow industry and consumers, alike, to make positive choices for them, their communities, and the planet.
We continually strive to develop new manufacturing methods and product solutions that will address climate change and rising energy costs without compromising the functionality, aesthetics, affordability, and safety of our products.