Our client is seeking a General Accountant to join their team in a hands-on role supporting both accounting and payroll operations. Reporting to the Controller, the role will be responsible for;

Key Responsibilities
Support the month-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and general ledger analyses.
Maintain the fixed asset ledger and related accounting schedules.
Perform inventory reconciliations and support inventory accounting activities.
Assist with standard costing, job costing, purchase price variance (PPV), and production variance analysis.
Reconcile inventory, subledgers, and other accounts to the general ledger.
Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, resolving discrepancies as required.
Support financial reporting and operational analysis.
Participate in process improvements and support an evolving accounting function.
Coordinate weekly payroll for over 50 employees, including hourly, salaried, and temporary staff.
Review employee timesheets and supervisor approvals to ensure payroll accuracy.




Verify temporary employee hours and provide approved hours to staffing agencies.
Prepare payroll journal entries and payroll-related accruals.
Reconcile payroll balances, vacation accruals, benefits, and year-end payroll information.
Assist with payroll audits and validate T4 reporting and payroll records.
Ensure payroll processes comply with company policies and legislative requirements.

Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
Diploma or degree in accounting, finance or related
Experience with month-end close, journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
Knowledge of inventory accounting, costing, and variance analysis.
Exposure to payroll administration and payroll reconciliations.
Experience working with ERP systems.
Robust Excel skills and attention to detail.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

What's In It For You
Competitive base salary and bonus
RRSP matching program
Comprehensive perks package
Supportive, cooperative team environment
Growth and development opportunities within a stable organization

📌 General Accountant Mississauga
🏢 Robert Half
📍 Mississauga