Position Overview
Our client, a well-established manufacturing company, is seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented Intermediate Accountant to join their accounting team.
The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of accounting experience, including practical exposure to cost accounting within a manufacturing environment. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to daily accounting operations, product costing, inventory management, and continuous process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage Accounts Payable (AP) and support daily accounting operations.
- Perform product costing, cost structure analysis, and inventory valuation.
- Conduct variance analysis related to materials, labour, and overhead.
- Prepare month-end journal entries, reconciliations, and closing schedules.
- Maintain accurate financial records using QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
- Process payroll using Payworks.
- Perform inventory reconciliations and assist with physical inventory counts.
- Assist with tax filings, regulatory requirements, and audit preparation.
- Prepare working papers, financial reports, and ad hoc analyses.
- Collaborate with production and operations teams to improve cost tracking and reporting.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures, workflows, and internal controls.
Qualifications & Requirements
- 2–5 years of relevant accounting experience.
- Hands-on cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of product costing, inventory valuation, and variance analysis.
- Experience with Accounts Payable and month-end procedures.
- Familiarity with QuickBooks and payroll systems; Payworks experience is an asset.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
- Fluency in both English and Mandarin is required.
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual salary: $45,000–$70,000, based on experience.
- Company events.
- On-site parking.
- Paid time off.
