General Ledger Accountant
Offre en anglaisThe General Ledger Accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, preparing journal entries, and reconciling balance sheet accounts. They also support month-end and year-end closes, assist with financial reporting, and ensure compliance with accounting policies.
- Sur place
- Hamilton, ON
- Publié 17 juill. 2026
- Postuler avant le 16 août 2026
- 1 poste
Résumé du poste
Position Summary Responsible for maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, supporting month-end and year-end closes, assisting with financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies, Canadian ASPE and GAAP. Responsibilities align closely with the accounting activities described in recent GL Accountant candidate reviews. Key Responsibilities Prepare and post journal entries. Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations. Complete month-end and year-end close activities. Analyze P&L and balance sheet fluctuations and explain variances. Maintain general ledger accuracy and account mappings. Prepare and support financial statements and management reports. Reconcile bank accounts and intercompany balances. Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules. Support external and internal audits. Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes. Research and resolve accounting discrepancies. Ensure compliance with Canadian ASPE, GAAP and company accounting policies. Develop and maintain accounting procedures and SOPs Preferred Qualifications Qualified Accountant (CPA) Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. 2–5+ years of accounting experience. Strong understanding of General Ledger accounting and month-end close. Experience with ERP systems such as Business Central, SAP, QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, reconciliations Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ce que vous ferez
The General Ledger Accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, preparing journal entries, and reconciling balance sheet accounts. They also support month-end and year-end closes, assist with financial reporting, and ensure compliance with accounting policies.
Exigences
Candidates should be qualified accountants (CPA) with a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 2-5+ years of accounting experience. A strong understanding of General Ledger accounting and experience with ERP systems is preferred.
Autres compétences pertinentes
Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.
- General Ledger Accounting
- Journal Entries
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- Financial Reporting
- Compliance
- ERP Systems
- Excel
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Organizational Skills
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Accounting Procedures
- SOPs
- Fixed Asset Management
- Audit Support
Domaines d’emploi
- Finance & Accounting
- Manufacturing
Renseignements supplémentaires
- Formation minimale
- Baccalauréat
- Expérience minimale
- 2+ ans
- Postuler avant le
- 16 août 2026
- Langue de l’offre
- anglais
- Heures de travail
- 40 heures par semaine
- Niveau d’expérience
- Mid-Senior level