Accountant, Accounting & Finance, Financial Reporting

Accountant (Manufacturing) – Full-Time
Location: 20 minutes north of Barrie, ON
Salary: $70,000 – $95,000 + Benefits + Pension + Vacation

A well-established manufacturing organization is seeking a detail-oriented and driven Accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a CPA-designated professional who thrives in a collaborative, hands-on environment and enjoys supporting full-cycle accounting in a plant-based setting.
This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports, working closely with the Finance Manager to ensure accurate and timely financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify accuracy of accounts payable invoices and approve in accordance with internal policies
• Prepare, reconcile, and submit monthly HST remittances
• Maintain and update foreign exchange rates in the ERP system
• Prepare and post month-end journal entries
• Provide backup support for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
• Approve daily cheque lists and sales invoice processing as delegated
• Review and approve shipping lists to support AR processing
• Prepare ad hoc and recurring financial reports
• Assist with internal and external audits, ensuring documentation readiness
• Support alignment with overall finance department goals and deadlines

• CPA designation (required)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in a finance/accounting role, preferably within a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of corporate accounting and financial processes
• Experience with ERP systems (LN or similar considered an asset)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet tight deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally