Active Dynamics Group is a results driven, global leader in Emissions Control, Sound, Power, Thermal and Fluid Dynamics.
Our innovative products influence everyday life, everywhere around the world.
Through our technology, we enable clean, comfortable, secure and optimum operation of vehicles and equipment used at work and at play.
Active Dynamics Group is committed to serving the original equipment marketplace, providing quality products, value-added services, and a customer experience that is second to none.
With more than 1000 employees worldwide, many of whom have been with our company for over 30 years.
Our global footprint ensures we can execute through state-of-the-art processes within North America, Europe, and South and East Asia. Active Dynamics Group is seeking an experienced and driven Senior General Accountant to join our successful Toronto team immediately.
We are looking for a seasoned professional with strong technical accounting skills, hands-on accounts receivable and accounts payable expertise, and the ability to take ownership of the full month-end close.
Position Overview:
The Senior General Accountant is responsible for leading the month-end close process, overseeing the accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, and supporting key activities such as closing the books, preparation of journal entries, continuity schedules, variance analysis, and working on ad hoc projects.
Prepare month-end journal entries, recurring entries, and interdivisional cost allocations Lead the month-end close process and coordinate close timelines with the AP, AR, and accounting team Perform Balance Sheet (BS) reconciliations including intercompany account reconciliations on a monthly basis Maintain Fixed Assets (FA) Continuity Schedules on a monthly basis/backup documentation Ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and audit trail of all sub-ledger transactions Oversee the full-cycle accounts payable process, including review of vendor invoices, three-way matching (PO, receiving, invoice), approvals, and weekly payment runs Reconcile the AP sub-ledger to the general ledger monthly, review AP aging, and prepare month-end AP accruals and cut-off Resolve vendor discrepancies, perform vendor statement reconciliations, and maintain vendor master data controls Oversee the full-cycle accounts receivable process, including customer invoicing, cash application, and credit and collections follow-up Reconcile the AR sub-ledger to the general ledger monthly, review AR aging, and assess the allowance for doubtful accounts Provide guidance, review, and training to AP/AR staff, and serve as backup for AP/AR functions Perform all monthly lease accounting-related activities Maintain prepaid schedule and setup recurring journal entries Prepare audit files/schedules for external auditors Assist with the Y/E inventory counts and related reconciliations.
Comply with all queries related to accounting during the on-site audit Support monthly and quarterly financial report analysis such as KPI and budget/actual variance for management review. Prepare ad-hoc reports and analysis Other Administrative duties as assigned. What you bring along:
University or College education in Finance or Accounting At least 7 years of progressive general accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least 2 years in a senior or lead role Proven hands-on experience managing full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable, including sub-ledger reconciliations, accruals, and month-end cut-off
Experience with credit and collections, cash application, and vendor management Experience reviewing the work of, and mentoring, junior accounting…
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