04 Nov
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Skilled Trades College of Canada
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Vaughan
04 Nov
Skilled Trades College of Canada
Vaughan
Work location: On-site (Woodbridge, ON)
Schedule: M - F, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 CAD annually
Who we are:
Skilled Trades College (STC) is a leading private career college dedicated to providing hands-on, practical training for students pursuing careers in the skilled trades. With multiple campuses across Ontario, STC is committed to helping students develop the direct hands-on technical skills, confidence and professionalism required to thrive in today’s construction and trades industries. Our programs are developed in collaboration with industry leaders and designed to prepare graduates for real-world success.
Learn more about us at www.skilledtradescollege.ca
What we do:
At Skilled Trades College (STC) we’re redefining how people discover careers in the skilled trades. Our mission is bigger than education, we’re building a movement that inspires the next generation of electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, and trade professionals.
About the role:
Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Corporate Accountant supports the financial operations of our organization. The person in this role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, preparing financial reports, supporting budgeting and forecasting activities, and maintaining compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
As a key member of the Finance team, they will work closely with leadership to provide financial insights that support strategic decision-making and organizational growth. Demonstration of strong technical accounting expertise, analytical skills, attention to detail, and commitment to the continuous process improvement will be key.
This role will also oversee other entity portfolios, working closely with the Accounts Payable and Receivable Analyst for those entities to ensure compliance, aging records and status updates for all vendors.
Core responsibilities:
STC Canada & entity accounting:
- Own the full accounting cycle for STC Canada
- Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements
- Ensure accurate recording of management fees, overhead allocations, and corporate expenses
- Support corporate-level budgeting and forecasting with accurate data
Additional Entity Accounting oversight:
- Prepare WIP/Union Dues reports
- Complete bank and credit card reconciliations
- Reconcile general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries
- Collaborate with Operations team for Neutron regularly to understand business needs
- Process payroll for staff
Inter-company & Related Schedules:
- Manager inter-company transactions, reconciliations, and eliminations across group of entities
- Ensure all inter-company balances are accurate, documented and settled
- Support the Controller in preparation of financial statements and maintain corporate-level schedules for eliminations
- Work closely with A/P and A/R for other entities to support cross-functional duties
Month-end close & Financial Reporting:
- Assist with variance analysis and corporate-level insights
- Complete month-end journal entries, accruals, and adjustments for corporate entities
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and supporting documentation
Multi-entity Accounting:
- Prepare and file HST/EHT returns
- Prepare the Workers Compensation filings and union due remittances
- Coordinate year-end audit support, including preparing all documentation that is requested/required
Compliance control and year-end support:
- Ensure compliance with ASPE/GAAP and internal accounting policies
- Maintain audit-ready working papers for corporate entities
- Support year-end reviews and tax preparation
- Strengthen internal controls related to corporate and intercompany processes
- Assist with corporate tax filings and other statutory requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience with multi-entity, corporate, or consolidation environments
- 8 - 10 years of progressive accounting experience
- Payroll processing experience of at least 2 years
- Strong understanding of ASPE/GAAP and intercompany processes
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems is an asset
- Working towards a CPA designation is strongly preferred
Key strengths:
Robust analytical skills: ability to work through multi-entity, corporate, and consolidation environments and translate intercompany activity into accurate, well-documented schedules.
Organized and deadline-driven: Corporate and Head Office reconciliations follow a fixed close calendar. This person completes intercompany schedules independently and by deadline.
Clear communication: strong communication skills are needed to partner with the business
Attention to detail: Corporate and Head Office financials need to be accurate and error-free, with audit-ready documentation to support them
Storyteller: telling a story with data
We are an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. If you require an accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to meet your needs.
AI is used to support the posting process. This is an open and existing vacancy.
What we offer:
- Benefits:
- Dental care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Pay: $80,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Are you familiar and well-versed at WIP accounting?
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- Payroll Processing : 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
📌 Senior Corporate Accountant (Vaughan)
🏢 Skilled Trades College of Canada
📍 Vaughan