Job Title: Accounting and Payroll Administrator
Reporting To: Controller
Location: Mississauga, ON (on-site)
Annual Salary: $55,000–$65,000
Benefits: Group health benefits, profit-sharing program
Company Description:
MasterNet Ltd. has manufactured extruded netting in Mississauga for 40 years and specializes in a wide range of plastic netting products, with a strong focus on environmental responsibility. The company produces Vexar products used in diverse applications such as packaging, construction, erosion control, industrial protection, filtration and agriculture . MasterNet is committed to innovation, including the development of biodegradable netting technology. Candidates can learn more about MasterNet’s products and technology on the company website.
About the Role:
This hands-on role is ideal for an organized professional at the center of a small finance team, reporting directly to the Controller.
You will own accounts payable, accounts receivable and hourly plant bi-weekly payroll from end to end. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical, end-to-end exposure to the full accounting cycle in a professional, collaborative environment while building experience across AP, AR, payroll, reconciliations, and plant administration.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Account Payable
· Process purchase orders, supplier invoices, and payment requests accurately and on time.
· Three way match purchase orders, receiving documentation, and invoices; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
· Obtain required invoice approvals and maintain complete supporting documentation.
· Set up and maintain vendor accounts in the accounting system.
· Respond professionally to supplier payment inquiries and follow up as required.
· Review accounts payable aging, recommend payment priorities, and support twice-monthly Canadian and U.S. dollar cheque runs.
Account Receivable
· Prepare and issue customer invoices, credit notes, and related documentation.
· Match shipping documents to customer purchase orders and update the accounting system.
· Prepare bank deposits, including remote deposits and credit-card deposits through the bank portal.
· Record and reconcile customer payments received by cheque, EFT, wire transfer, credit card, etc.
· Investigate and resolve cash-receipt discrepancies promptly.
· Monitor accounts receivable aging, send customer statements at the beginning of each month, follow up professionally on overdue invoices, and provide weekly collection-status updates to the Controller.
Payroll Administration
· Review and verify employee time records in the timekeeping system.
· Prepare and submit weekly timecards for temporary employees to the staffing agency.
· Maintain accurate vacation records for plant employees.
· Verify and process bi-weekly payroll for plant employees accurately and on schedule.
· Record payroll transactions in the accounting system and process related banking transactions.
· Maintain the confidentiality and security of payroll and employee information at all times.
Other Responsibilities
· Provide back-up on a small number of office tasks when colleagues are away, such as daily shipping paperwork and order entry.
· Support other accounting and administrative duties as assigned by the Controller.
Qualifications:
· Post-secondary education in accounting, business administration, or a related field.
· Two to three years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or a similar accounting role.
· Strong attention to detail, organization, follow-through, and problem-solving skills.
· Professional communication skills and a customer-service mindset.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, with an ERP or accounting system.
· Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
· Comfortable working independently while collaborating with a cross-functional team.
Assets:
· Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
· Experience in payroll administration
· Experience with Traverse or comparable ERP
MasterNet is an equal opportunity employer.
