Job Description

Markham, ON - 5 days per week On-site up to $85k base p/a Profit sharing program Full benefits

A well-established, profitable Canadian manufacturer with over 50 years in business is looking for a reliable, detail-driven accounting professional to join a tight-knit Markham office. Part of a larger, well-resourced corporate group, this company punches above its weight in terms of the support, infrastructure, and finance expertise available to whoever sits in this seat. This is a role with real ownership, real variety, and the kind of stability that is increasingly hard to find.

The Culture

This is a 10-person office (100 total with plant) inside a company that has been operating for over 50 years. People here do not job-hop. The environment is collaborative, friendly, and built on genuine relationships. You will have your own private office, the active support of a knowledgeable finance team, and a GM who is present and accessible day-to-day. The company's values are not a poster on the wall. They show up in how people treat each other every day: be persistent, be respectful, be informed, be dependable, and always be looking for excellence.

What You Will Be Doing

Accounting and Reporting

Own month-end close including journal entries, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statement preparation Perform variance analysis on key expense and revenue lines versus prior month and prior year and present findings to management Prepare monthly management reporting packages Maintain fixed asset schedules and support annual budget preparation and tracking Coordinate external audit documentation and support consolidated reporting requirements

Payroll and Compliance

Process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 100 employees using PayWorks, full training provided Manage CRA remittances, ROEs, T4s, WSIB, EHT, and year-end payroll compliance Prepare and file monthly GST/HST returns Administer group benefits including enrolments, updates, and RRSP reporting

AP, AR and Bookkeeping

Manage full-cycle AP and AR including vendor relations, invoice coding, collections, and credit notes Monitor bank balances and flag cash flow concerns proactively Prepare bookkeeping for the related holding company Assist with the planned transition to Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

Qualifications

5 + years of hands-on full cycle accounting and reporting experience Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, or a related field Experience with QuickBooks Online or a comparable accounting system Payroll platform experience (PayWorks knowledge is an asset; similar platforms considered) Strong Excel skills and comfort with the MS Office suite Someone who works independently, stays on top of things without being reminded, and has the confidence to flag something that does not look right A communicator who is clear, professional, and easy to work with across all levels of the organization Someone who genuinely takes pride in accuracy and getting things done the right way

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

Standalone ownership with a full team behind you

You are the accounting lead on the ground in Markham, but you are never on your own. A full finance team at the parent company, including a Controller and Assistant Controller, is actively available to support, guide, and collaborate. You get the autonomy of a standalone role with the safety net of a much larger organization.

A company that actually looks after its people

Profit sharing, full benefits, tuition reimbursement, and a culture where people stay for decades. This is not a revolving door. People build careers here and the company's track record backs that up, including one of their top five revenue years ever in a challenging market year.

Room to grow if you want it

Do great work here and doors open. The parent company is actively growing and has a track record of recognizing talent across the group. For the right person, this is a starting point, not a ceiling.

PACKAGE + SPECS:

Base salary up to $85,000 p/a depending on experience Profit sharing program (after 1 year of service) Health and dental coverage with extended health care Employee Assistance Program Life insurance Tuition reimbursement Private office, fully on-site in Markham