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Accounting Manager
- Cambridge, ON, Canada
- Greater Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo Metropolitan Area, Canada
$100,000 to $110,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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- Pay
- $100,000 to $110,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Experience
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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Accounting Manager
📍 Kitchener, ON (Hybrid)
The Opportunity
A growing organization is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join its finance team. Reporting to the Controller, this role is responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial information, managing month-end activities, maintaining strong financial controls, and supporting continuous process improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys problem-solving, accountability, and working in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analyses.
- Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
- Prepare bank reconciliations, cash flow analyses, indirect tax filings, and intercompany reconciliations.
- Maintain fixed asset records and ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.
- Support external audits and ensure documentation remains audit-ready.
- Utilize ERP systems and Excel to analyze financial data, troubleshoot issues, and improve reporting.
- Identify opportunities to automate processes, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency.
- Participate in special projects and support ongoing finance initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- CPA designation or working toward completion is considered an asset.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of financial reporting, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
- Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and working with large datasets.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or a comparable ERP system.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
- Excellent communication skills with a collaborative, proactive approach.
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Responsibilities
The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading month-end close activities, maintaining financial controls, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. They will also manage reconciliations, support external audits, and identify opportunities for process automation and efficiency improvements.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and possess at least 5 years of progressive accounting experience. Proficiency in ERP systems, specifically Microsoft Dynamics 365, and advanced Excel skills are required for this role.
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Month-end Close
- Account Reconciliation
- Balance Sheet Management
- Bank Reconciliation
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Indirect Tax Filings
- Intercompany Reconciliation
- Fixed Asset Records
- Internal Controls
- Audit Support
- ERP Systems
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Advanced Excel
- Process Automation
- Financial Analysis
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Accounting Manager
- Finance
- Month-end Close
- Journal Entries
- Reconciliations
- Financial Analysis
- Balance Sheet
- Cash Flow
- Indirect Tax
- Intercompany
- Fixed Assets
- Internal Controls
- Audit
- ERP
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Excel
- Pivot Tables
- VLOOKUP
- XLOOKUP
- SUMIFS
- Process Improvement
- Automation
- CPA
- Manufacturing