Accountant

Accountant / Full Charge Bookkeeper

Location: Brantford, Ontario

Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Salary: $70,000 – $90,000 annually

Our client, an established organization within the manufacturing industry, is seeking an experienced Accountant / Full Charge Bookkeeper to join their finance team in Brantford, Ontario.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership of day-to-day accounting operations, with a particular focus on accounts receivable, general ledger management, reconciliations, and month-end reporting.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting accounting processes, and ensuring the timely completion of financial reporting activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial transactions and recordkeeping.
• Oversee accounts receivable functions, including invoicing, payment applications, customer account reconciliations, and collections follow-up.
• Monitor outstanding receivables, investigate discrepancies, and resolve payment-related issues.
• Support accounts payable activities, including invoice processing, supplier reconciliations, and payment preparation.
• Perform bank reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and general ledger maintenance.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Prepare financial reports, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for management review.
• Assist with payroll processing, statutory remittances, and applicable tax reporting.
• Work closely with internal departments to resolve accounting discrepancies and support financial accuracy.
• Maintain organized accounting records and ensure compliance with internal financial controls.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting procedures and improve operational efficiencies.
• Support inventory and manufacturing-related accounting activities as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in an accounting, full charge bookkeeping, or similar finance role.
• Strong experience with accounts receivable, including collections, reconciliations, and customer account management.
• Solid understanding of general accounting principles, general ledger functions, and month-end closing procedures.
• Experience with accounts payable, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing or inventory-based environment is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP software.
• Experience with Epicor Kinetic is an asset but not required.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams.
• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline is preferred.

We appreciate the interest from all candidates; however, we will be contacting only those that best fit our client's requirements.

Terra Recruitment welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.