13 Aug
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The Portfolio Group
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Canada
13 Aug
The Portfolio Group
Canada
We are looking for an Accountant to join our Finance team and play a key role in maintaining accurate customer accounts, supporting financial reporting, and assisting with the month-end close process.
This position will have a strong focus on accounts receivable, reconciliations, cash receipts, invoicing, and financial data analysis . You will work closely with the Accounting Manager and collaborate with other areas of the business to investigate discrepancies, maintain accurate records, and provide reliable financial information to management.
Location: Ancaster, ON
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Reports to: Accounting Manager
What You'll Be Responsible For
- Monitor outstanding customer balances and provide regular AR aging analysis and account statements.
- Manage customer account adjustments, including sales credits and reductions.
- Perform detailed reconciliations of balance sheet accounts and follow up on any variances or unusual activity.
- Review recurring invoices and billing activity to identify errors, missing information, or inconsistencies before processing.
- Act as a point of contact for resolving customer billing and receivables-related issues.
- Handle daily cash receipts and ensure payments such as cheques, credit cards, and EFTs are recorded accurately.
- Coordinate customer refund requests and ensure transactions are processed correctly.
- Calculate and record the provision for doubtful accounts on a monthly basis.
- Complete required banking activities and maintain accurate supporting documentation.
- Assist with the preparation and submission of government tax returns and remittances on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
- Record monthly inventory transactions and assist with maintaining accurate inventory-related financial records.
- Gather information from accounting and operational systems, identify relevant trends, and summarize findings for management.
- Contribute to month-end and period-end close activities , including preparing supporting schedules and completing assigned accounting entries.
- Provide support on various accounting, reporting, and financial projects as required.
What We're Looking For
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business, Commerce, or a related discipline .
- Approximately 2–3 years of relevant accounting or finance experience .
- Experience working with SAP is considered an asset.
- Strong Excel capabilities, including the ability to organize, analyze, and work with financial data.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with a high level of accuracy.
- Excellent organization and the ability to manage several priorities simultaneously.
- A proactive approach to identifying discrepancies, investigating issues, and finding solutions.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative Finance team.
Perks and Advantages
- Vacation time
- RRSP Matching Program
- Stock Options
- Health and Dental benefits
- Hybrid work model
📌 Junior Accountant (Canada)
🏢 The Portfolio Group
📍 Canada