Swish Maintenance Limited Looking for Jr. Accountant at Peterborough, ON Full Time

Swish Maintenance Limited is looking for an energetic and motivated person to join our team for a full-time position as a Jr. Accountant. This role is responsible for the delivery of financial reporting, managing accounting processes and working closely with staff in areas of Accounts Payable, Cash Receipts, Inventory Control and Reception. This role is located in our Peterborough, ON branch and reports directly to the Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis.

Area’s of Focus

• Responsible for month end closing including, but not limited to the following:
• Capital Asset Tracking: track additions, disposals, and depreciations
• Prepaid Expense Tracking: track additions, monthly expense entry, and documentation
• Maintenance and analysis of standard entries
• Prepaid Dispenser Tracking: additions, amortizations posting
• Calculating and processing Sales Taxes on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Prepare and track accrued liabilities
• Reconciliation of intercompany accounts
• Assist finance team with financial statement analysis.
• Assist finance team with preparation for annual financial audit and completion of year end working papers.
• Process external and intercompany transactions and reconcile balances including EFT’s.
• Perform general accounting responsibilities including but not limited to general ledger, banking, accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll postings.
• Responsible for preparation of general ledger adjustments for all branch and company operations.
• Responsible for ensuring timely payment of Government remittances, WSIB and other government compliance requirements.
• Bank account management, cash application and reconciliation.
• Prepare ad-hoc reporting as requested.
• Provide guidance and expertise toward improving financial systems and processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience and Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting
• Accounting designation or enrollment in the CPA program would be considered an Asset
• 1-3 years of experience with accounting, financial analysis and operations work
• 1-3 years of experience and proficiency in financial statement preparation and analysis including interpreting financial information
• Must have experience with computerized financial systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong prioritizing skills and can easily manage multiple projects
• Must be self-motivated, flexible, organized and possess good time management skills
• Proven ability to work independently in a demanding, fast paced, constantly changing environment

What we Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package
• RRSP matching program
• Bonus Opportunities
• Paid Vacation
• Consistent schedule of Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm
• Equal opportunity, inclusive workplace
• Positive, team-based environment

About Swish

The Swish Group of Companies is a leading distributor of innovative sanitation solutions in Canada and the United States.

Established in 1956 in Peterborough, Ontario, Swish remains a family-owned business with expanded national power and dynamic local presence to serve our customers through our 15 locations coast-to-coast in Canada and in the North-East United States.

We are an equal opportunity employer with the ability to earn above average compensation, offers an excellent benefits package as well as opportunities for growth and personal development.

Swish Maintenance Limited is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (‘AODA’). Should any applicant require accommodations through the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources.

Swish is an equal opportunity employer, offering an above average compensation and benefit package, as well as excellent opportunities for professional development and advancement with a growing CANADIAN company.

Swish Maintenance Limited is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Should any applicant require accommodation through the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources.