Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Job Description
- Markham, ON - 5 days per week On-site (Hwy 404 / Steeles)
- up to $85k base p/a
- Profit sharing program
- Full benefits
A well-established, profitable Canadian manufacturer with over 50 years in business is looking for a reliable, detail-driven accounting professional to join a tight-knit Markham office. Part of a larger, well-resourced corporate group, this company punches above its weight in terms of the support, infrastructure, and finance expertise available to whoever sits in this seat. This is a role with real ownership, real variety, and the kind of stability that is increasingly hard to find.
The Culture
This is a 10-person office (100 total with plant) inside a company that has been operating for over 50 years. People here do not job-hop. The environment is collaborative, friendly, and built on genuine relationships. You will have your own private office, the active support of a knowledgeable finance team, and a GM who is present and accessible day-to-day. The company's values are not a poster on the wall. They show up in how people treat each other every day: be persistent, be respectful, be informed, be dependable, and always be looking for excellence.
What You Will Be Doing
Accounting and Reporting
- Own month-end close including journal entries, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
- Perform variance analysis on key expense and revenue lines versus prior month and prior year and present findings to management
- Prepare monthly management reporting packages
- Maintain fixed asset schedules and support annual budget preparation and tracking
- Coordinate external audit documentation and support consolidated reporting requirements
Payroll and Compliance
- Process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 100 employees using PayWorks, full training provided
- Manage CRA remittances, ROEs, T4s, WSIB, EHT, and year-end payroll compliance
- Prepare and file monthly GST/HST returns
- Administer group benefits including enrolments, updates, and RRSP reporting
AP, AR and Bookkeeping
- Manage full-cycle AP and AR including vendor relations, invoice coding, collections, and credit notes
- Monitor bank balances and flag cash flow concerns proactively
- Prepare bookkeeping for the related holding company
- Assist with the planned transition to Microsoft Dynamics Business Central
Qualifications
- 5 + years of hands-on full cycle accounting and reporting experience
- Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, or a related field
- Experience with QuickBooks Online or a comparable accounting system
- Payroll platform experience (PayWorks knowledge is an asset; similar platforms considered)
- Strong Excel skills and comfort with the MS Office suite
- Someone who works independently, stays on top of things without being reminded, and has the confidence to flag something that does not look right
- A communicator who is clear, professional, and easy to work with across all levels of the organization
- Someone who genuinely takes pride in accuracy and getting things done the right way
Why Is This a Great Opportunity
- Standalone ownership with a full team behind you
You are the accounting lead on the ground in Markham, but you are never on your own. A full finance team at the parent company, including a Controller and Assistant Controller, is actively available to support, guide, and collaborate. You get the autonomy of a standalone role with the safety net of a much larger organization.
- A company that actually looks after its people
Profit sharing, full benefits, tuition reimbursement, and a culture where people stay for decades. This is not a revolving door. People build careers here and the company's track record backs that up, including one of their top five revenue years ever in a challenging market year.
- Room to grow if you want it
Do great work here and doors open. The parent company is actively growing and has a track record of recognizing talent across the group. For the right person, this is a starting point, not a ceiling.
PACKAGE + SPECS:
- Base salary up to $85,000 p/a depending on experience
- Profit sharing program (after 1 year of service)
- Health and dental coverage with extended health care
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Private office, fully on-site in Markham
