Highlights
Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations between sub-ledgers and general ledger. You'll play a key role in managing daily accounting operations and contributing to the financial clarity that fuels business decisions in a growing company with potential for out-of-province expansion.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Kitchener, ON |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | CA$85,000–CA$105,000 |
| Company Size | 10 to 19 employees |
| Year Founded | 2009 |
| Website | http://www.elby.ca |
Description
My established client within the services industry, is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Assistant Controller. If you're ready to transition from public accounting to an industry role, thrive in a collaborative environment, are eager to take on more responsibility and be hands-on reporting into a Controller, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
This role offers a unique chance to expand your expertise, gain hands-on experience with financial strategy, and become a primary point of contact for the accounting team. You'll play a key role in managing daily accounting operations and contributing to the financial clarity that fuels business decisions in a growing company with potential for out-of-province expansion.
What our client has to offer:
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
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.
Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience.
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This role offers a unique chance to expand your expertise, gain hands-on experience with financial strategy, and become a primary point of contact for the accounting team. You'll play a key role in managing daily accounting operations and contributing to the financial clarity that fuels business decisions in a growing company with potential for out-of-province expansion.
What our client has to offer:
- Comprehensive benefits with all premiums covered
- RSP matching program
- A hybrid work model after training
- A casual dress code in the office
Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day accounting tasks
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the team regarding daily issues and challenges.
- Work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Contribute to managing manual processes while the company works towards automation.
- Provide support and guidance to all accounting department staff, including backup and vacation coverage.
- Oversee payroll requirements, statutory reporting, and related filings.
- Ensure corporate taxes, HST and other government filings are completed accurately and within required deadlines.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations between sub-ledgers and general ledger.
- Coordinate and communicate with external auditors, banking partners, and other third parties.
- Monitor daily banking activities and perform bank reconciliations.
- Manage the maintenance of and the reporting on fixed assets.
- Serve as primary liaison between external IT service provider and company employees, as well as assist IT service provider as needed.
- Develop, implement, and maintain process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Support with ad-hoc projects as needed.
Qualifications:
- CPA designation is a must-have (open to someone who has written the CFE and is close to obtaining letters)
- 3+ years experience as a Senior Accountant or Manager
- The ideal profile is someone from public accounting (senior or assistant manager level), looking to transition into industry
- Positive, can-do attitude
- Proficiency in Excel, including lookups and pivot tables
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.
Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience.
#ACC1
About Company
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.