General Accountant

Overview

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Application Deadline Date: November 25, 2025

About The Role

The General Accountant plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the company financial records. This position will work closely with the accounting team and other staff to input, verify and analyze detailed financial data. Reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, your work will contribute to monthly HST filings, Stats Canada reporting, and more. Other duties may include:

- Performing account analysis & reconciliation to ensure accuracy
- Preparing journal entries for monthly, quarterly & annual closings
- Filing corporate tax & HST/GST remittances
- Supporting operations & construction teams with financial analysis
- Managing fixed assets & monthly depreciation
- Preparing year-end audit files & supporting audit processes
- Other tasks as assigned

Why Should I Apply?

- Great starting salary – $60,000 to $80,000 based on qualifications & experience
- Straight Day Shift – Monday to Friday
- Hybrid Work Schedule – Both In-Office & Remote Days
- Great Company with Friendly Team Atmosphere
- Excellent Long-Term Opportunity

Responsibilities

- Performing account analysis & reconciliation to ensure accuracy
- Preparing journal entries for monthly, quarterly & annual closings
- Supporting operations & construction teams with financial analysis
- Managing fixed assets & monthly depreciation
- Preparing year-end audit files & supporting audit processes
- Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

- High school diploma (minimum) + college diploma or University degree in accounting or a related field
- 3-years proven accounting experience, preferably in a construction or operations-based environment
- Strong MS Excel skills
- G-Class driver’s license with a clean driving abstract
- Excellent attention to detail & a passion for getting the numbers right
- Working knowledge of accounting principles & financial analysis
- Enrolment in a CPA designation program considered an asset (but not required)

This role would be a great fit for someone with experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Accounting, Accounting Clerk, Finance, Financial Analyst or Tax Preparation.

If you are a detail-oriented individual with a passion for numbers, we would love to hear from you. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

How to Apply

By Email: info@theagencyhelps.com

Company Description

The Agency is a local employment services company that helps people find permanent and temporary labour opportunities throughout Grey & Bruce County. Our process involves working directly with you to gain a better understanding of your background and to develop an outline of the type of work you’re looking for. We then reach out to our network of local employers to try and find qualified opportunities that meet your needs. And the best part: there is no cost to use our services and we don’t take money off your pay. To find out how The Agency can help you, send your resume to info@theagencyhelps.com or call 519.376.4357 today

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