General Accountant ( Contract to permanent opportunity)

Our client is seeking a hands-on General Accountant to join their growing manufacturing team in Waterloo. This is a contract-to-permanent opportunity.

This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys working independently, takes ownership of the full accounting cycle, and thrives in a small business environment while receiving support from an experienced corporate finance team.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial analysis against budget and historical results
• Process and maintain full-cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including invoice entry, payment processing, and collections
• Complete daily cash application, bank reporting, deposits, and month-end bank reconciliations
• Monitor aged receivables and follow up with customers regarding outstanding balances
• Process customer payments, including cheque, EFT, wire, and credit card transactions
• Administer payroll for approximately 30 employees using ADP
• Assist with benefits administration and payroll-related regulatory reporting
• Prepare internal financial reports and daily operational metrics
• Liaise with external accounting partners and support audit or reporting requirements as needed
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform additional accounting and administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of accounting experience in a full-cycle accounting role
• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience
• Payroll experience is a strong asset but not required
• Experience with ERP systems
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization. Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply today. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

To be eligible for this role, you must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve the candidate experience.

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