Accountant
Job Summary
Randstad Canada is recruiting an experienced Accountant for an established leader in the industrial machinery distribution sector in Oakville. The role involves managing general ledger operations, multi-currency bank reconciliations, inventory analysis, and month-end closing activities. Candidates should thrive in high-transaction environments and possess strong operational accounting skills.
Responsibilities
- Prepare daily and monthly bank reconciliations across multi-currency accounts
- Perform general ledger reconciliations and journal entries
- Execute Accounts Payable 3-way matching and process payments
- Maintain, analyze, and clean up inventory data
- Prepare statutory filings and support audit schedules
Required Skills
- 3 to 5 years of general ledger and reconciliation experience
- Multi-currency transaction handling (CAD, USD, JPY, EUR)
- ERP software proficiency (Sage 300 preferred)
- Practical expertise in AP 3-way matching
- Advanced Excel proficiency
Job Details
Advantages
• Competitive base salary ranging from $66,000 to $80,000+ (commensurate with full-cycle and multi-currency experience).
• Annual performance and company bonus structure between 5% and 10%.
• Comprehensive Health & Dental benefit coverage (Manulife) starting from day one.
• $1,200 annual Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Group RRSP program with up to 4% employer matching.
• Free on-site parking at an accessible Oakville location.
• Stable, full-time permanent position within an established industry-leading company
Responsibilities
• Prepare daily and monthly bank reconciliations across multi-currency accounts, including CAD, USD, JPY, and EUR.
• Perform monthly general ledger account reconciliations, journal entry preparation, posting, and backup documentation.
• Execute Accounts Payable 3-way matching for specialized machinery and spare parts.
• Review daily bank statements, monitor supplier payment schedules, and process payments for equipment and part orders.
• Maintain, analyze, and clean up inventory data, including standard cost reviews and spindle inventory control.
• Prepare, verify, and execute statutory filings, including GST/HST remittances, CARM, and PPSA registrations for machine sales.
• Analyze and reconcile employee expense reports for tax compliance and policy adherence.
• Maintain and verify payroll databases, ensuring complete transaction accuracy prior to processing.
• Compile audit schedules and year-end analysis to support external auditors during year-end financial reviews.
• Provide reliable operational backup for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions during team vacations or peak periods.
Qualifications
• 3 to 5 years of full-cycle general ledger and reconciliation experience (intermediate level preferred).
• Demonstrated experience handling multi-currency transactions and bank reconciliations (CAD, USD, JPY, EUR).
• Experience with ERP software systems; Sage 300 experience is highly preferred (Sage 50 minimum).
• Practical hands-on expertise in Accounts Payable 3-way matching for machinery, industrial parts, or manufacturing.
• Ability to work 100% in-office in Oakville, Ontario (Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM).
• Full availability for mandatory long hours and weekend commitment during the year-end busy season (late December to mid-January).
• Pre-employment assessment completion to verify advanced Excel proficiency.