Accounting Manager

Trimax Employment is Hiring: Accounting Manager

Location: Etobicoke , ON

Pay Rate: (Negotiable based on experience)  

Job Type: Full-time (Monday to Friday)

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Accounting Manager to join our client's team in Etobicoke. You will be responsible for preparing and analyzing records.

Purpose

The Accounting Manager oversees the full accounting cycle and delivers complete, accurate, and timely monthly financial statements to enable informed management decisions.

Reports To: President / CEO (or Controller, if applicable)

Key Relationships

Internal: Order Desk, Sales/DSD, Operations/Production, Purchasing, HR/Payroll

External: Banks, CRA, WSIB, EHT, External Auditor, Vendors, Customers (for AR)

Responsibilities: Daily & Weekly

Review all bank accounts daily; verify and post transactions; prepare EFTs and wires.

Perform bank reconciliations for all accounts.

Manage A/P and A/R: post invoices, receipts, credits; resolve discrepancies.

Monitor cash flow daily and prepare a rolling weekly cash forecast.

Generate ongoing sales/revenue and expense analysis reports.

Maintain SKU standard costing; process updates with Purchasing/Operations.

Track AR aging; escalate delinquencies; coordinate collections.

Identify and dispute illegitimate/unauthorized deductions (e.g., trade, logistics, short-ships).

Reconcile Costco Merchandiser reports vs. Costco portal statements; clear variances.

Set up/verify wire payments and approvals in accordance with signing authorities.

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

Coordinate month-end cut-offs with all teams; enforce timelines and documentation.

Prepare full working papers and schedules.

Reconcile sub-ledgers to the G/L: A/R, A/P, Inventory, Fixed Assets, Payroll.

Prepare account reconciliations, variance analyses, and revenue/expense accruals.

Prepare and present monthly financial statements with commentary (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, KPIs).

Reconcile all Balance Sheet accounts monthly; investigate and resolve variances promptly.

Asset finance manager with Compliance & Tax

Prepare and file HST returns on time; maintain backup and audit trail.

Reconcile WSIB and EHT; prepare filings and payments.

Review monthly CRA updates; advise management on any changes impacting operations.

Prepare and submit corporate tax instalments as scheduled.

Asset finance manager with Audit & Year-End

Coordinate the annual audit/review with the external auditor; own the PBC list.

Maintain organized audit-ready files (electronic and physical).

Implement process improvements based on audit findings.

Asset finance manager with Controls & Process Improvement

Maintain and improve internal controls over cash, payables, receivables, inventory, and fixed assets.

Document SOPs for key accounting processes; train backup coverage.

Support ERP/accounting system data integrity (e.g., item masters, vendor terms, customer programs).

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

Strong reasoning and problem-solving; able to interpret policies and resolve complex reconciliations.

Advanced reconciliation skills across sub-ledgers and G/L; meticulous attention to detail.

Excellent written and verbal communication; clear, concise reporting.

Deadline-driven; comfortable in a structured, standards-based environment (ISO/GMP/HACCP culture).

Able to focus, prioritize, and manage multiple deadlines in a high-pace setting.

Advanced computer proficiency: Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations), Word, and ERP/accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks Online, Sage, NetSuite, or similar).

Active listening, professional persistence, and constructive assertiveness.

Qualifications:

Post-secondary diploma/degree in Accounting or Business or equivalent experience.

5+ years accounting experience in a mid-sized, owner-managed business.

3+ years bookkeeping/financial reporting experience in a manufacturing environment with cross-functional exposure (inventory, costing, AR/AP).

3+ years advanced MS Office (Excel/Word) and hands-on ERP/accounting system experience.

Success Metrics (KPIs)

Month-end close completed within agreed timelines (e.g., T+7 business days).

Zero unreconciled items over 30 days on Balance Sheet recs.

AR >60 days kept below target; DSO at or below benchmark.

HST/WSIB/EHT filings accurate and on time; no penalties.

Inventory valuation and SKU standard costs reconciled and current.

Clean audit PBC; minimal management letter points; timely remediation.

Work Conditions:

On-site in Etobicoke, ON (with limited hybrid flexibility if appropriate).

Standard business hours with additional time at month/quarter/year-end as needed.

Handles confidential financial information with discretion and integrity.

Additional Notes:

This role is hands-on and best suited to someone who enjoys owning the numbers end-to-end—from daily cash and AR to month-end working papers and audit coordination—while steadily improving processes and controls.

Timings: - 8am to 4pm (Monday to Friday)

After applying, please contact us at hr@trimaxemployment.ca

If you're ready to take on a rewarding role in business development, we encourage you to apply!

Trimax Employment Agency is an equal opportunity employer. We support diversity in all forms, including race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and cultural background. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.