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General Accountant

Job in Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: Hays
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-03
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, Tax Accountant
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Tax Accountant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 75000 - 85000 CAD Yearly CAD 75000.00 85000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position:
General Accountant Ref: 1123751

Location:

Brampton Salary: $75,000- $85,000 + Discretionary bonus + Benefits & 2 Weeks’ Vacation + Christmas shut down period & RRSP matching Your Newpany This confidential opportunity sits within a well‑established, privately owned construction organization operating across multiple project‑based and operating entities. The business is active in a hands‑on, asset‑intensive environment, supportingplex projects and related services across several affiliatedpanies. Known for its entrepreneurial mindset and long‑term approach, the organizationbines the pace of a growing business with the stability of an experienced leadership team and a collaborative, family‑style culture.

This role will be based out of their offices in Brampton.

Your New Role Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this General Accountant role will support the end‑to‑end accounting cycle across a group of entities, with a strong focus on intepany transactions, reconciliations, and month‑end close. You will work closely with AR, AP, and senior finance leadership, gaining exposure to treasury activities, inventory and fixed assets, and year‑end processes.

This is a hands‑on role well suited to someone who enjoys digging into the detail, improving processes, and building a deep understanding of how multi‑entity, project‑driven businesses operate. Over time, the position offers scope to evolve into a more senior or analytical role within the team.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Supporting month‑end close across multiple entities, including journal entries and general ledger maintenance
  • Performing monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations and resolving variances
  • Managing a high volume of intepany transactions and reconciliations
  • Supporting inventory accounting, variance analysis, and related adjustments
  • Assisting with fixed asset accounting, including CAPEX vs. OPEX tracking and disposals
  • Overseeing accounts payable activity, primarily intepany
  • Preparing indirect tax reconciliations and filings
  • Supporting year‑end reviews and audit requests
  • Assisting with system upgrades, implementations, and data validation
  • Ensuringpliance with internal controls, policies, and accounting standards
  • What You’ll Need to Succeed
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
  • 4–5+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Enrollment in the CPA program (in progress)
  • Strong experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month‑end close
  • Advanced Excel skills andfort working with large data sets
  • Exposure to inventory and fixed asset accounting (highly regarded)
  • Experience in a project‑based, construction, or manufacturing environment is helpful but not essential
  • Confidentmunicator who is proactive, curious, andfortable working cross‑functionally
  • Strong attention to detail, discretion, and a problem‑solving mindset
  • What You’ll Get in Return
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Group benefits plan
  • RRSP match of 3%
    following probation
  • CPA support
    and long‑term career development opportunities
  • Two weeks’ vacation, plus personal and sick days
  • Paid office closure during the December holiday period
  • Standard business hours with limited overtime outside of month‑ and year‑end
  • A supportive leadership team and genuine opportunity to grow with the organization
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