General Accountant
About the role
Employment Type: Full-Time Location: Newmarket, ON (Hybrid — 3 days on-site) Salary: $75,000–$85,000 plus 10% bonus Industry: Manufacturing Position Type: New Role
About the Opportunity Our client is an established manufacturer with a strong market position and a commitment to operational excellence. They're building out their finance function and creating a new General Accountant – Reporting Analyst role to strengthen their accounting and financial reporting capabilities.
You'll own the company's general ledger, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. Serving as a key resource for month-end close and providing clear insights into the organization's financial health. You'll also support budget and forecast development, analyze variances to guide management decision-making, and produce ad hoc reporting for both local leadership and headquarters. This is a foundational role with clear scope and the opportunity to establish processes and systems that will serve the organization long-term.
Key Responsibilities Prepare journal entries and manage month-end closing activities Prepare and maintain account reconciliations for Balance Sheet accounts (bank reconciliations, capital assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, reserves, unearned revenue) Prepare monthly accruals and tracking of Advertising & Promotional expenses Complete quarterly reporting packages and analysis of financial data for headquarters Validate annual sales rebate program reports Prepare monthly variance analysis comparing actual to forecast, budget, and prior year Generate ad hoc accounting and sales reports for internal management and external stakeholders Assist in development of the annual business plan and monthly forecasts
What You Bring University or college diploma in Accounting or equivalent hands-on experience Minimum 3 years of general accounting and financial analysis experience Proficient with Microsoft Office, ideally advanced Excel Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities Hands-on experience with an ERP system (SAP S/4HANA preferred)
Nice to Have Cognos Analytics or business intelligence reporting experience Exposure to manufacturing or sales-driven business models Experience with sales rebate or promotional program accounting
Next Steps We do appreciate all interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Clarity Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and workplace. If you require accommodation, please let us know in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Please note: We use AI-assisted tools for notetaking during the screening process.
JOB ID # 3622775
About Clarity Recruitment Clarity is an executive search and recruitment firm specializing in Finance & Accounting talent across Canada - from accountants to CFOs. Additionally, Clarity partners with organizations to hire exceptional talent in HR, Operations, and IT, helping build the teams that power business success. Our process is designed to minimize risk, maximize alignment, and move quickly. With dedicated practices in Executive Search, Full-Time Search, and Project & Interim Consulting, we help organizations grow with confidence. Visit findingclarity.ca to learn more!
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About Clarity Recruitment
Accelerated hiring for Finance, Accounting and Data Analytics
Clarity is a contract and direct hire recruitment firm for companies experiencing rapid growth or transformation. Our approach has always been human-centric to build quality and trust blended with innovative hiring technology to enable speed and delivery. We help companies hire leaders and build their teams in Finance, Accounting and Data Analytics. We'd love to show you how.
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General Accountant
About the role
Employment Type: Full-Time Location: Newmarket, ON (Hybrid — 3 days on-site) Salary: $75,000–$85,000 plus 10% bonus Industry: Manufacturing Position Type: New Role
About the Opportunity Our client is an established manufacturer with a strong market position and a commitment to operational excellence. They're building out their finance function and creating a new General Accountant – Reporting Analyst role to strengthen their accounting and financial reporting capabilities.
You'll own the company's general ledger, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. Serving as a key resource for month-end close and providing clear insights into the organization's financial health. You'll also support budget and forecast development, analyze variances to guide management decision-making, and produce ad hoc reporting for both local leadership and headquarters. This is a foundational role with clear scope and the opportunity to establish processes and systems that will serve the organization long-term.
Key Responsibilities Prepare journal entries and manage month-end closing activities Prepare and maintain account reconciliations for Balance Sheet accounts (bank reconciliations, capital assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, reserves, unearned revenue) Prepare monthly accruals and tracking of Advertising & Promotional expenses Complete quarterly reporting packages and analysis of financial data for headquarters Validate annual sales rebate program reports Prepare monthly variance analysis comparing actual to forecast, budget, and prior year Generate ad hoc accounting and sales reports for internal management and external stakeholders Assist in development of the annual business plan and monthly forecasts
What You Bring University or college diploma in Accounting or equivalent hands-on experience Minimum 3 years of general accounting and financial analysis experience Proficient with Microsoft Office, ideally advanced Excel Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities Hands-on experience with an ERP system (SAP S/4HANA preferred)
Nice to Have Cognos Analytics or business intelligence reporting experience Exposure to manufacturing or sales-driven business models Experience with sales rebate or promotional program accounting
Next Steps We do appreciate all interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Clarity Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and workplace. If you require accommodation, please let us know in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Please note: We use AI-assisted tools for notetaking during the screening process.
JOB ID # 3622775
About Clarity Recruitment Clarity is an executive search and recruitment firm specializing in Finance & Accounting talent across Canada - from accountants to CFOs. Additionally, Clarity partners with organizations to hire exceptional talent in HR, Operations, and IT, helping build the teams that power business success. Our process is designed to minimize risk, maximize alignment, and move quickly. With dedicated practices in Executive Search, Full-Time Search, and Project & Interim Consulting, we help organizations grow with confidence. Visit findingclarity.ca to learn more!
Not the right fit? Search for General Accountant jobs in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
About Clarity Recruitment
Accelerated hiring for Finance, Accounting and Data Analytics
Clarity is a contract and direct hire recruitment firm for companies experiencing rapid growth or transformation. Our approach has always been human-centric to build quality and trust blended with innovative hiring technology to enable speed and delivery. We help companies hire leaders and build their teams in Finance, Accounting and Data Analytics. We'd love to show you how.