General Accountant ( Contract to permanent opportunity)

Elby Professional Recruitment Inc

Waterloo, ON

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

ADP, Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Administrative Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Budgeting, Card Processing, Cash Applications, Compensation and Benefits, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Finance, Credit and Collections, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Journal Entries, Manufacturing, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Payment Processing, Payroll Administration, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Regulatory Reports, Small Business

LOCATION

Waterloo, ON

POSTED

30+ days ago

Our client is seeking a hands-on General Accountant to join their growing manufacturing team in Waterloo. This is a contract-to-permanent opportunity.
This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys working independently, takes ownership of the full accounting cycle, and thrives in a small business environment while receiving support from an experienced corporate finance team.
Responsibilities:

Perform month-end close activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial analysis against budget and historical results
Process and maintain full-cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including invoice entry, payment processing, and collections
Complete daily cash application, bank reporting, deposits, and month-end bank reconciliations
Monitor aged receivables and follow up with customers regarding outstanding balances
Process customer payments, including cheque, EFT, wire, and credit card transactions
Administer payroll for approximately 30 employees using ADP
Assist with benefits administration and payroll-related regulatory reporting
Prepare internal financial reports and daily operational metrics
Liaise with external accounting partners and support audit or reporting requirements as needed
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and support continuous improvement initiatives
Perform additional accounting and administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years of accounting experience in a full-cycle accounting role
Post-secondary diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience
Payroll experience is a strong asset but not required
Experience with ERP systems
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization. Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply today. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
To be eligible for this role, you must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve the candidate experience.
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About the Company

Elby Professional Recruitment Inc

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.

COMPANY SIZE

10 to 19 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

2009

WEBSITE

http://www.elby.ca