General Accountant

About the role

This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end and year-end close, preparing financial reports and reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policy. The General Accountant also owns commission payment processing: calculating, validating, and ensuring commissions are paid accurately, on time, and in line with contractual agreements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries
• Maintain the general ledger and perform account reconciliations
• Support month-end and year-end close and financial reporting
• Reconcile bank, credit card, and intercompany accounts
• Monitor AR/AP and support tax and regulatory filings
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules
• Calculate, validate, reconcile, and process commission payments
• Review commission calculations and investigate discrepancies
• Prepare commission statements and maintain supporting documentation
• Support audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting and commission processes
• Assist with special projects and other finance-related duties as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3–5 years of accounting experience
• Experience with commissions/incentive compensation and month-end close
• Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS
• Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables and XLOOKUP
• ERP/accounting systems experience; NetSuite a plus
• Comfortable using AI-assisted tools (e.g., reconciliation support, reporting, data analysis) to boost accuracy and efficiency
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA is an asset

Benefits

• Vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic Life insurance
• Employee referral program
• Opportunities for team building, growth, and development
• On-demand access to an LMS with a variety of courses for professional and personal development

Pay

CAD $65,000–$75,000

Schedule

Hybrid schedule: First week new hire training will be 3-5 days in office, then once per week in office on Thursdays.

Office location: Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1J2