Acquird

Accounting Associate

2mo ago
50000 –65000 USD / yearWorldwideMiddle
Acquird

Accounting Associate

2mo ago
50000 –65000 USD / yearWorldwideMiddlegl accountingreconciliationsjournal entriesmonth-end closefinancial reportingaccounts payableaccounts receivableinvoicing+1

Hands-on accounting role supporting day-to-day operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in a high-volume environment.

About the company

  • A profitable, family-run, growing group of companies in the Industrial Packaging and Distribution space. Proudly Canadian and entrepreneurial, with multiple divisions.
  • We serve customers across North America, with core operations and leadership based in Canada. With 60+ employees and a tightly run finance team, we’re scaling while maintaining a practical, no-politics, get-it-done culture.

Requirements

  • You’re a detail-oriented Accountant who takes ownership of your work and doesn’t cut corners.
  • You’re comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with high transaction volume. You understand how accounting flows through the business and can manage multiple responsibilities without dropping the ball.
  • You don’t need constant direction; you know what needs to get done, and you do it.
  • Strong experience with GL accounting, reconciliations, and journal entries
  • Support for month-end close and financial reporting
  • Experience working with high-volume transactions (AP/AR, invoicing, payments)
  • Ability to maintain accuracy and organization under pressure
  • Familiarity with ERP systems (Epicor Prophet 21 or similar preferred)
  • Strong Excel skills and attention to detail
  • 2+ years of general accounting experience (AP/AR) at a professional level in a corporate environment
  • Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals (GAAP)
  • Experience supporting the month-end close
  • Experience in a product-based or distribution environment is preferred
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Nice to have

  • Experience with inventory accounting
  • Exposure to multi-entity environments
  • Working toward CPA designation

Conditions

  • Full-time, on-site (5 days/week) with flexible hours
  • Location: Etobicoke / Airport area (427/401)
  • Competitive salary + benefits
  • Stable company with long-term growth

Other

  • We run a lean, high-output finance team where execution matters.
  • This role supports day-to-day accounting operations across multiple divisions, working closely with the Controller and Finance team. You’ll play a key role in ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and structure in a high-volume environment.
  • This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who takes pride in clean books, strong processes, and getting things right the first time.