Accounting Associate

**WE BELIEVE EVERY MAN DESERVES TO LOOK GREAT. WE FIT YOUR BODY. WE FIT YOUR BUDGET. WE FIT YOUR STYLE. WE FIT YOU WITH THE CONFIDENCE YOU GET WHEN YOU LOOK AND FEEL GREAT.**

We do this by: Working Hard, Making it easy, Keeping it real, Having fun

Grafton Apparel Ltd., owner and operator of Tip Top, George Richards & Mr. Big & Tall Menswear is a Canadian company that has been in business for over 100 years. Taking its strength from over a century of heritage, today Grafton Apparel remains committed to the retail clothing industry by responding to the ever changing demands of the market. Not only do we understand the needs of our customers, we understand the needs of our people too We are truly committed to both our employees and our customers - a company that you will be proud to work for. Come join the team at Grafton Apparel where we are always looking for motivated, collaborative and product-driven individuals who are passionate about fashion and looking to grow and develop within our company.

**Job Summary**:
**What you will do in this role**:

- **Daily Accounting Activities**:Perform daily accounting tasks including reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger updates.
- **Accounts Payable**: Manage relationships with Vendors, process invoices, verify financial data for use in maintaining accounts payable records, and ensure timely payments.
- **Financial Reporting**:Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- **Expense Tracking**: Monitor and track company expenses, ensuring all expenditures are recorded and categorized correctly.
- **Compliance & Auditing**: Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations as needed. Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and company policies.
- **Data Entry**: Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, ensuring data integrity and completeness.
- **Support Budgeting & Forecasting**: Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, providing relevant financial analysis and insights.
- **Ad Hoc Projects**: Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager.

**Your qualifications include**:

- Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 18 months of relevant accounting experience preferred.
- Experience with accounting software (e.g., Microsoft Business Central, SAP, Oracle) is a plus.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

**What we offer**:

- Comprehensive benefits package including dental, extended health care, life insurance and a health spending account
- EAP Program because we care about your well being
- A fun environment We like having a casual vibe while we take care of business
- A hybrid working arrangement - work from home and at our cool new office in Vaughan
- Learning opportunities to help you grow and progress your career
- An unbelievable employee discount - too good to post
- Giving back is important to us. We support amazing charities by doing what we can to fundraise through events or by just helping

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Vaughan, ON L4K 5C1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Microsoft Excel: 2 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vaughan, ON L4K 5C1