General Accountant

Stelumar Advanced Manufacturing Inc.

58d•$57,500 - $87,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The General Accountant will be a key contributor within a growing and collaborative finance team, supporting the financial operations of a dynamic and evolving manufacturing start-up. The General Accountant safeguards the integrity of the books and supports a disciplined month-end close, with hands-on ownership of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, fixed asset accounting, HST/indirect tax compliance, audits and year-end activities. In our scaling manufacturing environment, this role partners with Cost/Operations to keep inventory subledgers, WIP, and variances accurate and auditable, and helps mature our ERP-driven control environment as we scale.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree, with a specialization in Finance or Accounting, CPA (completed or in progress) preferred.
3+ years of hands-on general accounting experience with full month-end close ownership, fixed assets, and reconciliations; manufacturing or product-based environment is an asset (inventory/WIP exposure).
Working knowledge of ASPE and Canadian indirect tax (HST) compliance.
Proven hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably in a manufacturing or operational environment.
Advanced analytical ability with strong Excel proficiency; able to interpret complex data and deliver clear, actionable insights.
Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
Exceptional attention to detail, deadline discipline, and clear written documentation for auditability.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in manufacturing start-ups, or other fast-paced, evolving environments.
Odoo experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, prepaids, deferrals, intercompany); maintain close checklists to hit calendar deadlines.
Own balance sheet reconciliations (cash, AR/AP subledgers, inventory, prepaids, accruals, payroll-related accounts), ensuring reconciling items are cleared promptly.
Perform bank reconciliations and daily cash postings.
Contribute to quarterly and annual financial reporting packages and supporting documentation.
Maintain the fixed asset subledger; apply capitalization policy and start depreciation accurately; reconcile to the GL monthly.
Support capex governance: ensure POs/invoices align to projects, commissioning dates, and asset tags; prepare CIP to FA transfers.
Partner with Operations/Cost Accounting to keep inventory subledgers (Raw/WIP/FG) and WIP accurate.
Support standard cost updates, BOM/routing changes, and variance analysis (PPV, usage, rate/efficiency, OH absorption).
Support in the preparation and filing of tax returns; reconcile transactions to the GL/subledgers; maintain evidence for audits.
Provide backup/oversight for AP/AR (3way match, credit memos, aging reviews).
Assist with intercompany settlements and confirmations (if applicable).
Become a power user in the ERP (Odoo experience is an asset).
Drive automation and document SOPs/controls as the business scales.
Other duties as assigned.