Staff Accountant
- Mississauga, ON, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Role:
Staff Accountant
Job Summary:
The Staff Accountant II is responsible for supporting the accounting team through general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, financial reporting, audit support, and month-end close activities. This role works closely with the Assistant Controller to ensure accurate financial records and compliance with GAAP.
This is a temporary, fixed-term position to cover an employee's maternity leave. The anticipated duration will depend on the employee's return to work and business needs.
Compensation:
Competitive compensation package based on experience, education, and qualifications.
Job Responsibilities:
- Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and prepaid expense entries.
- Perform general ledger, bank, and intercompany reconciliations.
- Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial reporting.
- Support the preparation of financial statements and reporting packages.
- Monitor and reconcile inventory and equipment financing records.
- Assist with audits and compliance reporting.
- Support Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and payroll functions as needed.
- Participate in process improvements and special projects.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
- Experience with ERP or accounting systems preferred.
- CPA designation (or progress toward certification) is an asset.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Amaco represents a specialized group of manufacturers serving the municipal, road building, paving, aggregate, and industrial sectors. We are known for delivering equipment solutions that improve productivity and reduce operating costs. Our values - quality, integrity, and trustworthiness - are the foundation of our success, and we hire people who embody them.
Amaco Construction Equipment is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities.
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Responsibilities
Maintain general ledger records, prepare journal entries and reconciliations, and support month-, quarter-, and year-end reporting and close activities. Assist with audits, compliance, inventory and financing records, and Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll, and process improvement work as needed.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and at least three years of accounting experience are required. Candidates should have strong GAAP and financial reporting knowledge, Excel proficiency, and strong analytical, organizational, communication, and deadline-management skills; ERP experience and CPA progress or designation are assets.
Skills
- General Ledger Maintenance
- Account Reconciliations
- Financial Reporting
- Journal Entries
- Month-End Close
- GAAP Compliance
- Microsoft Excel
- Pivot Tables
- VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
- ERP Systems
- Audit Support
- Inventory Reconciliation
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Payroll Support
- Analytical Skills
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Construction
Keywords
- Accounting
- Finance
- General Ledger
- Journal Entries
- Accruals
- Prepaid Expenses
- Account Reconciliations
- Bank Reconciliation
- Intercompany Reconciliation
- Month-End Close
- Quarter-End Reporting
- Year-End Reporting
- Financial Statements
- GAAP
- Microsoft Excel
- Pivot Tables
- VLOOKUP
- XLOOKUP
- ERP Systems
- Audits
- Compliance Reporting
- Inventory
- Equipment Financing
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Payroll
- CPA
- Construction Equipment