Senior Accountant

Vishay Precision Group•Toronto, ON

11d•Onsite

About The Position

KELK Canada (Vishay Precision Group) is a global leader in advanced force measurement and optical instrumentation, serving the metals industry for nearly 70 years. Our solutions are known for precision, reliability, and performance in demanding industrial environments. We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support our Finance team at our North York site. As a Senior Accountant you will support core accounting operations with a strong focus on accounts receivable, revenue recognition, financial reporting, and compliance. This role is responsible for ensuring the accurate recording, reconciliation, and analysis of financial transactions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal controls. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate customer balances, supporting month-end close activities, and contributing to audit readiness within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Minimum 5 years of accounting or accounts receivable experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Experience with ERP systems required; SYSPRO experience preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; advanced Excel skills preferred
Strong revenue recognition principles, understanding of GAAP, and financial reconciliations
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and perform effectively in a deadline-driven environment
Experience with month-end close, account analysis, and audit support
Experience with milestone-based or project-based billing is a plus
Knowledge of indirect tax filings, including GST/HST, preferred
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Effective written and verbal communication skills with professional customer service abilities

Nice To Haves

SYSPRO experience preferred
advanced Excel skills preferred
Experience with milestone-based or project-based billing is a plus
Knowledge of indirect tax filings, including GST/HST, preferred

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle accounts receivable activities, including invoice processing, cash applications, collections, and account maintenance
Review monthly invoice activity against sales orders in SYSPRO and identify revenue recognition adjustments as needed
Prepare and analyze monthly accounts receivable aging reports and proactively follow up on overdue balances via phone and email
Perform account reconciliations and investigate customer account discrepancies to ensure accuracy and timely resolution
Support month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting schedules
Calculate and process agent commission accruals and payments accurately and on time
Prepare and file monthly indirect tax returns, including GST/HST filings
Assist with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance activities, internal controls documentation, and year-end external audit support
Generate weekly and monthly financial reports to support business operations and management review
Partner with cross-functional teams to improve accounting processes and support finance-related special projects