Overview
General Accountant Jobs in Burlington, Ontario, Canada at Robertson Inc.
Title: General Accountant
Company: Robertson Inc.
Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada
General Accountant
We are seeking a qualified and motivated General Accountant to join our team on a temporary full-time basis to cover a maternity leave. This contract is expected to begin August 2026 and continue until approximately December 2027 with the possibility of extension based on business needs.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of full-cycle accounting experience in a Canadian business environment.
- College diploma or bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- CPA designation or actively pursuing CPA designation.
- Strong understanding and practical application of accounting principles and theory.
- Self-motivated, results-oriented, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
- Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Experience working with ERP systems; experience with Epicor Kinetic is considered an asset.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Vice President of Finance, the General Accountant will be responsible for a wide range of full-cycle accounting activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate general ledger accounts.
- Perform month-end closing activities and assist the VP Finance in preparing monthly financial reporting packages.
- Prepare account reconciliations.
- Maintain customer master data and manage accounts receivable collections.
- Process and submit government remittances, including GST/HST, QST and etc.
- Support year-end closing activities and assist with internal audits as required.
- Provide support in other areas as needed.
