We are looking for a detail-oriented General Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in London, Ontario. This position plays a key role in supporting day-to-day accounting operations across payables, receivables, and general ledger activities while helping maintain accurate financial records and timely reporting. The successful candidate will bring strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to coordinate priorities in a fast-paced finance environment.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and review the daily activities of accounts payable and accounts receivable staff to help ensure transactions are completed accurately and on schedule.
- Lead the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice review, coding validation, approval follow-up, employee expense processing, vendor payment preparation, and supplier account reconciliation.
- Oversee customer billing and cash application activities while maintaining accurate receivable records and preparing regular reporting on outstanding balances.
- Establish and monitor collection approaches to improve recovery of overdue accounts, assess customer payment patterns, and raise concerns related to credit exposure or potential write-offs.
- Complete monthly close tasks for general ledger accounts outside of inventory, including reconciliations, accrual entries, prepaid adjustments, reclassifications, and other required journal entries.
- Assist with year-end audit preparation by organizing financial support, responding to requests, and helping ensure documentation is complete and accurate.
- Contribute to knowledge sharing across the finance team by supporting cross-training and improving coverage for key accounting functions.
- Take on additional accounting and administrative duties as needed to support departmental objectives and operational requirements.
Requirements Of the Position:
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in accounting or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in accounting with hands-on exposure to accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, general ledger work, and month-end close activities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the organizational skills needed to manage competing deadlines.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for reporting, reconciliation, and data review.
- Ability to learn new systems quickly and adapt to changing business needs.
- High level of accuracy, accountability, and initiative, supported by effective written and verbal communication skills.
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