Staff Accountant

Samuel, Son & Co. • Waterloo, ON

4d • CA$77,280 - CA$106,260

About The Position

The Staff Accountant supports the accounting and financial reporting requirements of Samuel Automation, an automation and engineered‑to-order business. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records related to project accounting, inventory, and cost tracking while supporting month‑end close, audit requirements, and internal controls. The role works closely with Shared Services, Operations, Supply Chain, and Project Management teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2–4 years of accounting experience in manufacturing, automation, or project‑based environments
• Solid understanding of project or job‑cost accounting and inventory accounting
• Strong Excel skills (reconciliations, analysis, pivot tables)

Nice To Haves

• CPA or progress toward CPA is preferred
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Encompix, Oracle FCC or similar) is an asset
• Experience with consolidations and developing financial models is an asset

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries related to project costs, WIP, accruals, and inventory
• Support month‑end and year‑end close processes, including variance analysis
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations (inventory, WIP, accruals, fixed assets)
• Support project accounting activities, including cost capture and percent complete revenue recognition calculations
• Assist with inventory accounting (raw materials, WIP, and finished goods), and adjustments
• Track and reconcile goods received not invoiced (GRNI) and project‑related accruals
• Prepare financial reports utilizing ERP, Oracle FCC, Excel and Power BI
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and internal controls
• Assist in improving accounting processes across ERP and project systems
• Calculate and reconcile sales commissions

Benefits

• Countless opportunities for our team members to develop and grow in their careers
• Empower them to make decisions on the job
• Be a part of driving positive change – within our organization and in the communities where we live and work
• Dynamic, supportive and welcoming workplace
• Programs, culture and opportunities to make it happen

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level