We are looking for a detail-oriented General Accountant to join a growing organization in Burlington, Ontario. This role supports core accounting operations across payables, receivables, invoicing, and month-end activities while helping maintain accurate financial records. The successful candidate will bring strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Process accounts payable transactions, including setting up vendors, maintaining payment terms, and ensuring invoices are coded correctly.
• Prepare weekly payment runs and coordinate timely disbursements to suppliers.
• Address vendor questions promptly and maintain orderly records for both outstanding and completed payables.
• Support accounts receivable operations by issuing invoices, monitoring customer accounts, and keeping account information up to date.
• Review new customer accounts, assess credit-related information, and maintain accurate customer master data.
• Organize supporting documentation, enter invoice details, and post transactions to the appropriate general ledger accounts.
• Prepare progress and milestone-based billing while helping ensure revenue is recorded accurately.
• Follow up on overdue receivables in line with contract terms and provide month-end updates on collection status.
• Record deposits in the accounting system and complete electronic banking deposit activities.
• Assist with reconciliations, journal entries, and other month-end accounting tasks as required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role with exposure to both payables and receivables.
• Hands-on experience with invoice processing, account reconciliations, and journal entry preparation.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and comfort handling detailed financial data.
• Ability to manage billing activities, maintain accurate records, and meet regular processing deadlines.
• Familiarity with general ledger coding, prepaid expenses, and month-end close procedures.
• High level of accuracy, organization, and follow-through in a deadline-driven environment.
• Experience supporting payroll processes is considered an asset.

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