Accounting & Administration Manager

Job summary

Oversee all accounting operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, and cash management. Lead the administration of the office while managing the Customer Service, AR, and AP functions.

Job details

Job Title: Accounting & Administration Manager Location: Putnam, ON Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Salary: $70,000–$80,000 per year Benefits: Health benefits and RRSP matching available after a 3-month probationary period Our client is looking for an experienced Accounting & Administration Manager to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, cash management, and day-to-day office administration. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines financial management with oversight of Customer Service, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable functions. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a growing and changing environment. Key Responsibilities: Lead month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and consolidated financial statements Prepare budgets, rolling forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial analysis Analyze financial results, budget variances, profitability, and business trends, providing recommendations to management Coordinate tax filings, CRA/sales tax audits, and related documentation Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls Oversee cash management, banking, and payment processes Manage the General Ledger using the Ross ERP system and identify opportunities to improve financial processes Oversee office administration and provide leadership to the CSR, AR, and AP functions Set priorities, monitor workflows, and provide coaching and direction to team members Support collaboration between Customer Service, Finance, Sales, and Operations Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, service levels, and profitability Coordinate insurance renewals and assist with contract reviews from a financial and operational perspective Support acquisitions, business growth initiatives, and other strategic projects Maintain clear and effective process documentation Assist with other projects and responsibilities as required Qualifications: Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience CPA designation or currently pursuing CPA is an asset Strong experience with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis Experience overseeing or coordinating AR, AP, and Customer Service functions Strong ERP and systems knowledge Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel Excellent attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment Adaptable, proactive, and collaborative leadership style Why Kelly®? As a worker today, it’s up to you to take charge of your career and look for opportunities to learn, grow and achieve your potential. Helping you find what’s next is what we’re all about. We know what’s going on in the evolving world of work—just ask the nearly 500,000 people we employ each year. Connecting with us means getting the support, guidance and opportunities needed to take your career where you may have never imagined. About Kelly® At Kelly, we’re always thinking about what’s next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we’re a leading advocate for temporary/non-traditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels and industries around the world. Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.

What you’ll do

Oversee all accounting operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, and cash management. Lead the administration of the office while managing the Customer Service, AR, and AP functions.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience with strong ERP and advanced Excel skills. A CPA designation or pursuit of one is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Health benefits • RRSP matching

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Office Administration · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Month-End Close · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Financial Reporting
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Cash Flow Projections
• General Ledger Management
• Ross ERP
• Microsoft Excel
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounts Payable
• Month-end Close
• Year-end Close
• Internal Controls
• Team Leadership
• Office Administration
• Financial Analysis
• Tax Filing Coordination

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative
• Manufacturing
• Agriculture