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Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
General Accountant
About the role
Our client is seeking a hands-on General Accountant to join their collaborative accounting team in Etobicoke. This role is well-suited to someone who enjoys a variety of responsibilities, takes pride in accuracy and organization, and is looking for a stable, long-term opportunity within a supportive environment.
Whether you're an early-career accountant eager to learn or a seasoned accounting professional who enjoys rolling up your sleeves, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact across multiple accounting functions.
Responsibilities: Process and reconcile accounts payable invoices, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies with vendors and internal stakeholder Prepare and coordinate vendor payments via cheque, EFT, and wire transfer, while responding to payment-related inquiries Apply customer payments accurately and investigate payment discrepancies, deductions, credits, and account adjustment Communicate with customers regarding payment issues and assist with monitoring outstanding accounts receivable balance Maintain accurate accounting records and enter transactions into QuickBooks in a timely manner Organize and archive accounting documentation, including invoices, remittances, and supporting record Support month-end activities by ensuring accounting transactions are processed accurately and on schedule Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance efficiency within the accounting function
Qualifications: Experience in a general and full-cycle accounting Experience within food manufacturing or working with deductions is considered an asset but not required Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills Comfortable working in a hands-on environment with a variety of accounting responsibilities Positive, team-oriented attitude with a willingness to learn and contribute
This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization. Interested and qualified candidates please apply today. We would like to thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.
To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
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About Elby Professional Recruitment
Elby is a full service, contingency and retainer based recruiting firm specializing in the placement of professionals across a variety of disciplines including Accounting & Finance, Sales & Marketing, Administration, IT, Financial Services and Manufacturing & Production, Engineering & Skilled Trades. We are a tenured group of career minded recruiters with several years of experience working, managing and recruiting within the various verticals we service. Our team has the experience necessary to consistently deliver the highest level of results and customer service for our partner clients and candidates.
With offices in Burlington, Kitchener and Mississauga, our mission is to deliver a superior level of results and exceptional customer experience to all candidates and clients we have the privilege of working with. Each member of elby shares a passion for our business and believes that a positive work environment, mutual respect and an entrepreneurial setting allows them to achieve personal success. For all of us, the cornerstone of that success is consistently delivering a superior level of service to our clients and candidates.