Staff Accountant (40880)
Smart Circle International•Richmond Hill, ON
•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end and year-end close, preparing financial reports and reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policy. This role also owns commission payment processing: calculating, validating, and ensuring commissions are paid accurately, on time, and in line with contractual agreements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3–5 years of accounting experience
- Experience with commissions/incentive compensation and month-end close
- Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS
- Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables and XLOOKUP
- ERP/accounting systems experience
- Comfortable using AI-assisted tools (e.g., reconciliation support, reporting, data analysis) to boost accuracy and efficiency, while knowing when a task needs hands-on review
- Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and ability to manage multiple priorities
Nice To Haves
- NetSuite a plus
- CPA designation or progress toward CPA is an asset
Responsibilities
- Prepare journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries
- Maintain the general ledger and perform account reconciliations
- Support month-end and year-end close and financial reporting
- Reconcile bank, credit card, and intercompany accounts
- Monitor AR/AP and support tax and regulatory filings
- Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules
- Calculate, validate, reconcile, and process commission payments
- Review commission calculations and investigate discrepancies
- Prepare commission statements and maintain supporting documentation
- Support audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting and commission processes
- Assist with special projects and other finance-related duties as needed
Benefits
- Vacation
- Sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Medical (with an HSA plan option)
- Dental
- Vision
- Company paid Basic Life insurance
- Opportunity to enroll in Voluntary Life plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401K with employer match
- Employee referral program
- Home office stipend
- Opportunities for team building, growth, and development
- On-demand access to an LMS with a variety of courses to further their professional and personal development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
