Accountant
- Mississauga, ON, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- At least 2-3 years of accounting experience
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
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Metro Supply Chain is a strategic supply chain solutions partner to some of the world's fastest growing and most reputable organizations. For 50 years, it has excelled at tailoring integrated, data driven solutions, fueled by advanced systems and technology, that fulfill complex and challenging distribution needs. Managing 22.5 million square feet operating out of more than 190 sites across North America and Europe with a team of 9,000, it is one of Canada's largest privately owned supply chain solutions companies. Metro Supply Chain is a 2026 winner of the Canada's Best Managed Companies program, recognized for its strategic expertise, culture of innovation and commitment to its people and local communities.
Summary
This role reports to a Finance Manager or Controller and supports our Operations Finance team of over 20 finance professionals. It is a team-oriented and collaborative organization of dedicated financial professionals providing accounting and reporting, business analysis and full-cycle accounting services to multiple operating divisions of Metro Supply Chain Group.
Responsibilities
Metro Supply Chain is a strategic supply chain solutions partner to some of the world's fastest growing and most reputable organizations. For 50 years, it has excelled at tailoring integrated, data driven solutions, fueled by advanced systems and technology, that fulfill complex and challenging distribution needs. Managing 22.5 million square feet operating out of more than 190 sites across North America and Europe with a team of 9,000, it is one of Canada's largest privately owned supply chain solutions companies. Metro Supply Chain is a 2026 winner of the Canada's Best Managed Companies program, recognized for its strategic expertise, culture of innovation and commitment to its people and local communities.
Summary
This role reports to a Finance Manager or Controller and supports our Operations Finance team of over 20 finance professionals. It is a team-oriented and collaborative organization of dedicated financial professionals providing accounting and reporting, business analysis and full-cycle accounting services to multiple operating divisions of Metro Supply Chain Group.
Responsibilities
- Involve in month end activities including preparing prepaid, accrual entries, arrange monthly billing, perform balance sheet reconciliation
- Analyze and prepare financial reporting information required by various stakeholders in a timely/regularly basis
- Responsible for payroll postings, validation and payroll accruals
- Provide insight and explanation of financial information to various stakeholders as required including understanding variances of budgets vs actuals
- Explain and prepare monthly, quarterly and year end reviews, compiling and analyzing financial results.
- Analyze accounting information required by using accounting software (Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O and Management Reporter).
- Prepare information inputs for company budget and forecast in VENA system.
- Preparation of expense allocation and financial communication to stakeholders
- Preparation of supporting documentation for year end audit, tax and other audits.
- Ad-hoc duties as required by Finance/Operational stakeholders
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
- CPA designation in progress
- At least 2-3 years of accounting experience
- Exposure to accounting software (D365 F&O, Management Reporter, VENA, preferred but not required)
- Advanced computer skills in MS Office, Excel
- Extensive knowledge of Canadian GAAP
- Work in an environment where safety is our first priority
- The opportunity to build a career with a growing company
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
- Life and disability insurance
- Wellness programs to support your family’s well-being
- A Retirement Savings Program with a company match
- Company team wear allowance
- Employee Appreciation Day
- Company sponsored social events
- Community volunteering
More about this job
Responsibilities
Support month-end and full-cycle accounting activities, including billing, reconciliations, payroll postings, accruals, and financial reporting. Analyze financial results and budget variances, prepare budget and forecast inputs, communicate financial information to stakeholders, and provide documentation for audits.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration and a CPA designation in progress are specified. Candidates should have 2–3 years of accounting experience, advanced Microsoft Office and Excel skills, and extensive knowledge of Canadian GAAP; experience with D365 F&O, Management Reporter, or Vena is preferred but not required.
Skills
- Month-End Accounting
- Prepaid and Accrual Entries
- Monthly Billing
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- Financial Reporting
- Payroll Posting and Validation
- Payroll Accruals
- Budget and Variance Analysis
- Financial Analysis
- Year-End Reviews
- Expense Allocation
- Audit Documentation
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations
- Management Reporter
- Vena
- Microsoft Excel
Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Wellness Programs
- Retirement Savings Program With Company Match
- Company Team Wear Allowance
- Employee Appreciation Day
- Company-Sponsored Social Events
- Community Volunteering
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Transportation
- Logistics
Keywords
- Accounting
- Finance
- CPA
- Canadian GAAP
- Month-End Close
- Prepaid Entries
- Accruals
- Monthly Billing
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- Financial Reporting
- Payroll
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
- Expense Allocation
- Year-End Review
- Audit Documentation
- Tax Audits
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations
- Management Reporter
- Vena
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Operations Finance
- Supply Chain