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General Ledger Accountant
Hamilton, ON, CA

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1081

Position Summary

Responsible for maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, supporting month-end and year-end closes, assisting with financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies, Canadian ASPE and GAAP. Responsibilities align closely with the accounting activities described in recent GL Accountant candidate reviews.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and post journal entries.

Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.

Complete month-end and year-end close activities.

Analyze P&L; and balance sheet fluctuations and explain variances.

Maintain general ledger accuracy and account mappings.

Prepare and support financial statements and management reports.





Reconcile bank accounts and intercompany balances.

Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.

Support external and internal audits.

Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes.

Research and resolve accounting discrepancies.

Ensure compliance with Canadian ASPE, GAAP and company accounting policies.

Develop and maintain accounting procedures and SOPs

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

2-5+ years of accounting experience.

Strong understanding of General Ledger accounting and month-end close.

Experience with ERP systems such as Business Central, SAP, QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms

Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, reconciliations

Robust analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

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