Accounting Specialist

4Sight Search Solutions Inc. • Milton, ON

81d • CA$28 - CA$28 • Onsite

About The Position

Our client, a long-term local manufacturer, is looking for an Accounting Specialist to join their team. Our client produces a variety of refinishing and repair products for automotive and industrial application.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing financial reports, general ledger accounts, and banking operations while ensuring accurate and timely processing of accounts receivable and related tasks.

Location: Milton, Ontario (In Person Only)
Wage: $28.00 per hour (temporary-to-permanent)
Employment Type: Full-Time | Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Requirements

• Proficiency in Sage 300, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
• Accounting experience in a manufacturing or corporate setting, with a strong understanding of month-end closing procedures.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills to resolve disputes and collaborate with team members.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge in both Canada and US accounting related tasks is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and generating financial reports and analyzing general ledger accounts for accurate postings.
• Handling banking needs, including reconciling bank statements and monitoring cash flow.
• Reviewing AR aging reports, following up on overdue invoices, and resolving collection disputes.
• Preparing and posting adjusting journal entries and inventory adjustments.
• Daily tasks such as checking EFT payments, updating spreadsheets (e.g. invoice balancing, daily sales, AR aging), and processing payments (EFT, wire transfers, credit cards, cash receipts).
• Running day-end processing, sales analysis programs, and posting general ledger batches.
• Monthly tasks including updating foreign exchange rates in Sage, closing AR and inventory, balancing GST/HST accounts, and submitting reports to the CRA.
• Preparing and analyzing sales statistics, 13-week AR/AP forecasts, and reconciling fixed assets and prepaid spreadsheets.
• Quarterly tasks such as submitting information for Alberts and UOMA recycling programs.
• Assisting with year-end inventory entries, reviewing trial balances, income statements, and balance sheets, and preparing reconciliations for the corporate ARS system.
• Collaborating with Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) to resolve payment disputes and manage account holds.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage and stable work schedule.
• Opportunity to work in a busy manufacturing environment with a focus on financial accuracy and process improvement.
• In-office role providing a collaborative and supportive workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed