Accounting Analyst – Reconciliations End Close Job Mississauga area,Ontario Canada,Accounting

Position: Accounting Analyst – Reconciliations & Month-End Close

Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Accounting Analyst with strong foundational accounting skills to support core financial close activities, balance sheet integrity, and compliance across our North American operations. This role is ideal for a CPA candidate looking to deepen their expertise in account reconciliations, general accounting, and month‑end close processes
.
The successful candidate will collaborate with corporate accounting, plant finance teams, and operations leaders to ensure accurate financial reporting and a reliable control environment.

Compensation: $75,000 – $95,000 per annum, depending on experience

Benefits

Health Insurance (includes Virtual Health, and HCSA)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

Short-term Disability

RRSP Match

Paid Vacation

Floating Days

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Engagement Events

Awards and Recognition

Tuition reimbursement

Service Awards

Employee Perks & Discounts

Key Responsibilities:

Month-End Close & Core Accounting

Prepare, review, and post journal entries in alignment with monthly close timelines.

Perform accurate and timely balance sheet account reconciliations
, with strong emphasis on standard accounting processes.

Enhance reconciliation frameworks by improving templates, control checklists, and documentation.

Investigate and resolve reconciliation variances; escalate issues when needed.

Support monthly financial statement review packages and ensure accuracy across key accounts.

Financial Controls & Compliance

Ensure adherence to internal accounting policies and compliance with GAAP/IFRS.

Maintain up‑to‑date process documentation for reconciliations, close tasks, and reporting cycles.

Assist internal and external auditors by preparing schedules and providing supporting information.

Operational & Cross‑Functional Support

Partner with corporate and plant finance teams to ensure consistent accounting treatment across all entities.

Validate warehouse and inventory‑related accounting entries and support periodic inventory reconciliations.

Provide variance explanation and account fluctuation analysis as part of the monthly reporting cycle.

Process Improvement & Automation

Leverage Excel, macros, and reporting tools to streamline reconciliation and close processes.

Propose improvements that enhance efficiency and strengthen internal controls.

Assist with integrating new business units into the company’s finance and controls framework.

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO.

We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.