The General Accountant compiles and presents financial reports, financial statements, budgets, business plans, and commentaries by researching and analyzing accounting data.

How Makita supports our team members:

- Company paid advantages (medical/dental/vision/employee assistance plan).
- RSP Plan.
- Work life balance with paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave & personal days.

What will you work on?

- Assists in the preparation of month-end and year-end financial reports.
- Preparation, Assistance, reconciliation and analysis with budget, cash flow, fixed asset, income tax, inventory, sales, transfer pricing schedules and other financial reports.
- Journal entry review, preparation and posting duties.
- Assistance with sales / marketing program reconciliations.
- Preparation of Bank reconciliations and government tax remittances.
- Assistance with scheduling and required information for company audits including liaise with corporate, external and government auditors.
- Liaise with other finance and Makita employees.
- Other accounting related functions which may be assigned including financial analysis reports.

To be successful you will have:

- Education – 3rd or 4th year CPA / Undergrad Business or Accounting degree / diploma required.
- CPA Designation preferred or working towards.
- A minimum of 3 years experience working in accounting or finance department in a business environment including knowledge and experience with accounts payable functions.

What you bring to the team:

- Superior organization skills with ability to plan workload and multitask in order to meet tight deadlines and produce results .
- Comprehensive knowledge of SOX, accounting theory and standards including IFRS, ASPE, and US GAAP.
- Superior excel skills are required as majority of duties will be conducted on very complex worksheets. MS Excel will be tested during interview process.




- Proficiency with MS-Office programs (Access, Word and Outlook)
- Costing knowledge.
- Knowledge of BPCS/AS400 based software would be a definite asset.
- Fluent in English, robust communication skills, (verbal and written) and professional demeanor.
- Excellent analysis and problem solving skills
- Self starter with good learning ability who would work well independently and in a team environment.
- Adaptable to change and to manage in a fast paced environment.

Recruitment & Accessibility Statements Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Makita Canada are to fill existing vacancies within our organization.

We thank all those who apply for employment opportunities, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Every application is initially reviewed by a member of the HR team. Applications that advance may then undergo an AI-assisted review by the hiring manager to support the evaluation of experience, skills, and job-related qualifications. AI is used solely as a support tool; all applications are personally reviewed by members of the Makita hiring team, and AI is not used to make hiring decisions.

Makita Canada is an equal opportunity employer. We value workplace diversity and provide inclusive, barrier-free recruitment in accordance with Human Rights and Accessibility Legislation. Accommodation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00-$64,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:
- French not required

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Whitby, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:
- Accounting: 3 years (required)

Language:
- English (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 General Accountant (Whitby)
🏢 Makita
📍 Whitby