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Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join their growing manufacturing organization. Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for overseeing full-cycle accounting, supporting financial reporting, managing payroll, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys balancing day-to-day accounting responsibilities with process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Perform variance analysis and provide financial insights to support operational decision-making.
• Maintain fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, and capital asset reporting.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Support inventory accounting, costing, and reconciliation of inventory transactions.
• Ensure accurate recording and reconciliation of manufacturing costs, inventory, and work-in-progress.
• Process and review payroll for hourly and salaried employees, ensuring compliance with all applicable payroll legislation.
• Administer payroll deductions, benefits, remittances, year-end reporting (T4s), and Records of Employment (ROEs).
• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and ensure timely payroll reporting.
• Assist with GST/HST filings, government remittances, and other regulatory reporting.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation and responding to audit requests.
• Review and improve accounting processes and internal controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior accounting staff as required.
• Participate in ERP system enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• CPA designation completed or in progress is considered a strong asset.
• Minimum 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with full-cycle accounting and financial reporting.
• Hands-on payroll experience processing payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
• Strong understanding of inventory, costing, and manufacturing accounting principles.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, Epicor, or similar).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, employment standards, and statutory remittances.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with standard costing and inventory valuation.
• Exposure to continuous improvement or Lean manufacturing environments.
• Previous experience supporting audits and year-end financial reporting.
• Supervisory or mentoring experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• RRSP matching program.
• Professional development and CPA support.
• Stable and growing manufacturing organization.
• Collaborative and team-oriented work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement and leadership development.

· Amy Schell, Client Development
Contact phone number: 905-257-9691 Ext 114
Contact email address: amy@harbingernetwork.ca
To learn more about Harbinger Network visit www.harbingernetwork.ca or contact us at 905-257-9691. #HNiJobs

Disclosure:
This posting represents an active and genuine vacancy with one of Harbinger Network’s clients and is not for
speculative or pipeline recruitment. Harbinger Network and/or our Clients may use AI-assisted tools to support the
screening and evaluation of applications; however, these tools are not intended to replace the Hiring Manager’s
judgement or decision-making in the hiring process.

Pay: $75,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Work Location: In person